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- Commercialization of MelaFind Now Underwayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120314-commercialization_of_melafind_now_underway/2459843/MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELA) this week announced that the company has begun commercialization of MelaFind, as part of a controlled and deliberate launch in the U.S. and in Germany. "We are enthusiastic about the success of our final b
- Cellceutix Files pre-IND Submission for Prurisol for Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120312-cellceutix_files_pre-ind_submission_for_prurisol_for_psoriasis/2459849/Cellceutix Corporation (OTCBB: CTIX) filed a pre-IND submission with the FDA for Prurisol (also termed KM-133), a drug in development for treatment of psoriasis. The company is seeking guidance to attain approval for a section 505(b)(2) designa
- The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Names New Officershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/the-american-society-for-laser-medicine-and-surgery-names-new-officers/2458185/The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) introduced Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD, as its new President at the Annual Conference in April. Dr. Avram succeeds Kristen M. Kelly, MD, who now serves as the Society’s Past President. The 2017-18 ASLMS Executive Committee also i
- Study: Ultralow-Dose Rituximab Effective in Pemphigushttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ultralow-dose-rituximab-effective-in-pemphigus/2474602/A new 52-week clinical trial found that ultralow-dose rituximab (ULRTX) achieved comparable efficacy, safety, and B-cell depletion to standard and low-dose regimens in patients with moderate-to-severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF).
- VYNE Therapeutics Completes Enrollment for Phase 2b Trial of VYN201 in Nonsegmental Vitiligohttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vyne-therapeutics-completes-enrollment-phase-2b-trial-vyn201-nonsegmental-vitiligo/2470854/VYNE Therapeutics Inc. has finalized enrollment for its Phase 2b trial of VYN201, a once-daily topical gel for nonsegmental vitiligo, with initial data from the 24-week double-blind portion anticipated in mid-2025, according to a news release from the manufacturer. The randomized, double-b
- Veradermics Gets New Financing for AGA/PHL Candidatehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/veradermics-gets-new-financing-agaphl-candidate/2468761/Veradermics announced the closing of a $75 million Series B financing, proceeds of which will be used to fund the ongoing clinical development of the company’s lead candidate VDPHL01 for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or pattern hair loss (PHL). "The initiation of our pivota
- Study: Botanical Gummies Show Promise for Thinning Hairhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-botanical-gummies-show-promise-thinning-hair/2468582/A recent 6-month study found that a daily gummy supplement with B vitamins, zinc, and botanicals improved hair density, strength, and perceived hair quality in women with thinning hair. Researchers for the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 65 healthy female participants aged
- Botox Approved for Platysma Bandshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/botox-approved-platysma-bands/2468436/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BOTOX® Cosmetic for temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate-to-severe vertical bands connecting the jaw and neck (platysma bands) in adults, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, announced. According to a press release, B
- Study Analyzes Genes Targeted by NB-UVB for Atopic Dermatitishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-analyzes-genes-targeted-nb-uvb-ad/2467966/Applied narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) radiation is likely a suitable therapeutic method for atopic dermatitis, according to a network analysis in the Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences. The study, undertaken by researchers in Iran, aimed to explore the critical genes that are target
- FDA Approves Gel for Axillary Hyperhidrosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-gel-axillary-hyperhidrosis/2467109/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new prescription gel used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in adults and children 9 and older, manufacturer Botanix Pharmaceuticals announced. Sofdra (sofpironium) is the first chemical entity approved b