Melanoma Stalking the Young, and Other Skincare and Beauty News
RealSelf's roundup of the latest skincare and beauty news from the trades and papers:
1. Melanoma gaining on twentysomethings
A growing number of young folks (defined here as people under 30) are getting melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, says the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (ASDS). It's already the second-most-common form of cancer in women 20-29. The usual suspects are to blame: Not enough sun protection and tanning beds. [STLToday]
2. Surgeons surge through the economic slog
Chicago-area surgeon Lawrence Martin, MD says his cosmetic surgery revenue is off by a whopping 50% but he's making up for it with more perioral procedures, aggressive marketing, and old-fashioned facetime with current patients. Interesting: Patients don't want to take off time for surgery for fear of losing jobs. [Plastic Surgery Practice]
3. Wait, doctors know how to use the Internet?
The Wall Street Journal, breaking the big story: Doctors are using the web and video hookups to interact with their patients. And this is news? We've been doing this on RealSelf for years! [WSJ]
4. Medicaid denies weight loss surgery claims
The obese poor are getting shut out of weight-loss surgeries; Medicaid, says one source, seems to "abitrarily reject" applications for surgical help. [HealthDay News]
5. Beauty product awards season
The Oscars of the beauty product world -- the CEW Awards -- happened last week. Neutrogena Face Puff and Garnier Eye Roller amongst the statue-winners. [BeautyStat]
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