According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, skin cancer is on the rise among young women. In a study conducted by the National Cancer Institute on Caucasian men and women between 1980 and 2004, and focusing on those between 15- and 39-years-old, annual cases of melanoma increased from 9.4 cases per 100,000 to 13.9 cases per 100,000. This is a rise of 50 percent. What's more, the study's authors have no idea why cases are on the rise. While recreational tanning and tanning beds are still popular, even though most of us are aware of the risks, the authors claim there need to be further studies to see if these factor into the rise.
While many people continue to obtain cosmetic surgery in the hope that they can somehow emulate, or imitate, their favorite Hollywood Somebody, one thing that is sometimes overlooked is the way the skin looks besides the fact they have no wrinkles. Yes, wrinkles can be eliminated through various injectable fillers and whatnot, but it's rarely mentioned that days in the sun are going to add to those wrinkles you're trying to avoid. Doctors will agree that it's better to be pale and healthy than worrying if your new mole is precancerous due to years of burning while you hope for that perfect Hollywood tan.