Head, Shoulders, Pee, and Moles: An Eyes-and-Ears-and-Mouth-and-Nose Guide to Self-Diagnosis

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The only see-it-and-believe-it guide to whole-body self-diagnosis! Worried about that not-so-distinct mole? Has an online search led you to believe that you're suffering from neurodermatitis, nasal polyps, or elephantitis? Do you slather on a bottle of sanitizer daily or avoid others like they have the plague? Don't quarantine yourself just yet—trust your own eyes! Thanks to the help and humor of Paul Kleinman, you can learn and laugh about what you've got and what you're coming down with, all by looking at your body. Prognoses include: Dry, brittle hair is a symptom of hypothyroidism. Looks like you're running low on hormones or moisturizing shampoo. . . . White patches on your feet could mean you have pitted keratolysis. Great, so a colony of bacteria decided to move in or you forgot to use your antiperspirant again. . . A rash from cheek to cheek could be a sign of lupus. Don't fret—your insides might be at war with an inflammatory disease or you may just need a higher SPF . . . Drawn from real tenets of traditional medicine, modern research, and alternative practices, this tongue-in-cheek health guide will scratch your cyberchondriac's itch for information. Introduction 5 Part 1 The Head 7 Chapter 1 Hair 8 Chapter 2 Scalp 13 Chapter 3 Face 19 Chapter 4 Eyes 28 Chapter 5 Ears 38 Chapter 6 Nose 44 Chapter 7 Mouth 51 Chapter 8 Neck 62 Part 2 The Torso 69 Chapter 9 Skin 70 Chapter 10 Shoulders 90 Chapter 11 Back 96 Chapter 12 Arms 105 Chapter 13 Hands 121 Chapter 14 Fingers 129 Chapter 15 Chest 138 Chapter 16 Breasts 143 Chapter 17 Stomach 152 Chapter 18 Pelvis 160 Chapter 19 Buttocks 180 Part 3 The Legs and Feet 189 Chapter 20 Legs 190 Chapter 21 Feet 206 Chapter 22 Toes 212 Index 219