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Med Esthetics
By Maryann Hammers
Oncology patients are a growing—and underserved—
market in the medical aesthetics industry.
AS A PRACTICING DERMATOLOGIST Cynthia
Bailey, MD, was well familiar with the eff ect that cancer,
chemotherapy, and radiation have on skin, hair, and nails.
T en the doctor became the patient. Dr. Bailey, who
owns Advanced Skin Care and Dermatology Physicians in
Sebastopol, California, was diagnosed with breast cancer and
underwent a series of strong chemotherapy treatments.
"Most cancer patients have dull, lusterless complexions;
their skin is sensitive and easily irritated," says Dr. Bailey.
"Skin color is abnormal because it's impacted by anemia,
some drugs, and the person's overall loss of vitality. When
patients are on chemotherapy, their skin becomes dry, fragile,
and sun-sensitive. Nails become brittle and discolored."
Cancer Patients
CARING FOR
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