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Death By Pedicure - The Science of Pedicure — cover

New · 2026/27 edition

Death By Pedicure - The Science of Pedicure

The dirty secret of nail salons — and how to protect yourself. Dr. Spalding’s landmark book on pedicure infections, updated for 2026/27 with a new section on measuring skin moisture with DermaStat®. In print, eBook and audio.

  • Paperback$24.99
  • Hardcover$39.99
  • eBook (EPUB)$9.99
  • eBook (PDF)$9.99

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EnglishChapter 1 — Pedicures Gone Wrong
EspañolCapítulo 1 — Los peligros ocultos
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Dr. Robert Spalding

Meet the author

Dr. Robert Spalding

Dr Spalding is a practicing podiatrist, reserve deputy, retired paramedic and former two term politician. He has authored 10 books including documentary books titled Death By Pedicure, Drug Subs, How to Homeless In Style: 50 Ways to survive on Plastic Bottles in These Economic Times, The Science of Pedicures as well as several children’s books including The Kingdom of Fu Fu, The Fu Fus Go To New York and Sara Claus and The Flying Christmas Pigs. Dr Spalding has also written several fictional books seen at SpaldingPublishing.com that includes the Death By Manicure eBook and the new movie script version of Death By Manicure.

He is CEO of MediNail.com and JustForToenails.com and has been featured on Anderson Cooper as well as podcasts bringing attention to nail salon infections and nail salon lawsuits. He Lives on Signal Mountain, Tennessee and spends a lot of time with his grandson Tucker, sharing inventive projects and activities together.

Dr. Spalding’s Books

Nonfiction on nail-salon safety, thrillers, and children’s adventures — in print, eBook and audio.

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