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- p53R2 Regulates Proliferation and Chemosensitivity in Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120918-p53r2_regulates_proliferation_and_chemosensitivity_in_melanoma/2459734/Expression of p53R2 significantly correlates with the depth of invasion and the tumor stage in melanoma, new research shows. (J Dermatol Sci; 68(1):19-24) Furthermore, use of siRNA targeting p53R2 successfully knocked down p53R2 and significantly inhibited the growth of KHm5 and 6 cells. The degree
- Skin Tightening Induced by Fractional CO2 Laserhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120918-skin_tightening_induced_by_fractional_co2_laser/2459735/Variations in mechanical properties of treated skin confirm skin tightening after CO2 fractional resurfacing laser treatment. (J Cosmet Dermatol; 11(3):201-6) Researchers measured dermal elasticity using suction applied with an in vivo skin elasticity meter (Cutometer). Significant improvement was s
- Alcohol May Influence Skin Cancer Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-alcohol_may_influence_skin_cancer_risk/2459766/Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have some influence on risk for developing BCC but not SCC. (J Invest Dermatol. E-pub) Consumption of wine and spirits, specifically, appears to increase BCC risk, while beer consumption does not. Results come from an analysis of data on 54,766 people e
- Data Support Vismodegib for Metastatic, Locally Advanced BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120613-data_support_vismodegib_for_metastatic_locally-advanced_bcc/2459783/New data demonstrate the anti-tumor activity of vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) 150mg daily in metastatic and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC). (N Engl J Med; 366:2171-2179) The study found that the independently assessed response rate was 30 percent in patients with metastatic BCC (n=33
- Xeomin Injunction Stands; Another Hearing Scheduled for Tomorrowhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120312-xeomin_injunction_stands_another_hearing_scheduled_for_tomorrow/2459848/Handing down his order as promised on Friday, US District Court Judge Andrew J. Guilford imposed a 10-month injunction barring Merz from selling or soliciting purchases of Xeomin®, in the US facial aesthetics market for 10 months. However, Judge Gui
- LEO Pharma Taps Jörg Möller as EVP, Global Research and Developmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-pharma-taps-jorg-moller-as-evp-global-research-and-development/2460636/Jörg Möller is joining LEO Pharma A/S’s Global Leadership Team as Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Research and Development, effective January 1, 2021. Möller joins LEO Pharma from Bayer Pharma, where he has been EVP Head of R&D and Member of the Bayer Pha
- Low Cancer Risk Associated with UVA Nail Lampshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-low_cancer_risk_associated_with_uva_nail_lamps/2459767/UVA lamps used for curing gel nails pose a very low risk for development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the dorsum of hands, new research suggests. (Br J Dermatol, E-pub). In fact, researchers say that only one woman in tens of thousands using UVA lamps over a number of years will develop SCC a
- FDA Greenlights BIMZELX for Chronic Hidradenitis Suppurativahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-greenlights-bimzelx-chronic-hidradenitis-suppurativa/2468635/The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BIMZELX® (bimekizumab-bkzx) for adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), making it the first treatment to selectively inhibit both interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and interleukin 17F (IL-17F). According to a press release f
- Health Canada Greenlights Sun Pharma’s Winlevi for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/health-canada-greenlights-sun-pharmas-winlevi-for-acne/2461792/Health Canada has given its nod to Sun Pharma’s Winlevi (clascoterone cream 1%). Winlevi an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. It will be available in Canada this Fall. "
- FDA Greenlights Phio Pharmaceuticals' Trial of PH-762 in Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-greenlights-phio-pharmaceuticals-trial-of-ph-762-in-skin-cancer/2461721/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Phio Pharmaceuticals’ Investigational New Drug (IND) application to move ahead with a clinical trial of PH-762 for treating skin cancer. PH-762 is an INTASYL compound