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- Pilot Study: ESWT Improves Wound Healing Before Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pilot-study-eswt-improves-wound-healing-before-surgery/2460032/Extracorporeal shockwaves (ESWT) initiated within the operation field prior to surgery may improve wound healing and minimize scar formation, according to a pilot study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM). The study was selected as Editor’s Choice in the May 2019 issue of LSM. In the controll…
- New Guidelines Offer SRT Treatment Recommendations for Skin Cancers, Keloidshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-guidelines-offer-srt-treatment-recommendations-for-skin-cancers-keloids/2459897/Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) should be first-line therapy for appropriate non-melanoma skin cancers in appropriate patients, according to new consensus guidelines published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. Appropriate tumor types for SRT include primary basal cell carc…
- Medicaid Patients May Receive Less Timely Melanoma Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/medicaid-patients-may-receive-less-timely-melanoma-surgery/2458028/Delays in melanoma surgery may vary by insurance type, according to research in JAMA Dermatology. While Medicaid patients had the highest likelihood of delays, significant proportions of Medicare and privately insured patients also experienced delayed care. Also, the likelihood of surgical delay w…
- Alastin Skincare Launches Trihex Transition Duo at ASDShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/alastin-skincare-launches-trihex-transition-duo-at-asds/2458027/ALASTIN Skincare®, Inc. is launching the TriHex Transition Duo at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual Meeting in Chicago. The TriHex Transition Duo includes a full-size Regenerating Skin Nectar for use pre- and post-procedure and a transition-size Restorative Skin Complex f…
- Sciton and the Young Survival Coalition Partner for Breast Cancer Awarenesshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/sciton-and-the-young-survival-coalition-partner-for-breast-cancer-awareness/2458041/Sciton, Inc.’s Women's Health Group division and the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) are partnering to raise awareness about women's vaginal health, in particular, those who are recovering from breast cancer therapy. The Project Pink diVa starts with manufacturing new bright pink diVa handpieces fo…
- WDS Offers Skin Cancer Screeningshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/wds-to-offer-skin-cancer-screenings/2458077/The Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Play Safe in the Sun Program is slated to participate at the Disneyland Half Marathon in Anaheim California from August 30th- September 2nd. Service Committee Chair Dr. Ashley Wysong, MD Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Director of Pro…
- Enrollment Complete in BioPharmX's Phase 2b Study of Topical Minocycline Gel for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/enrollment-complete-in-biopharmx-phase-2b-study-of-topical-minocycline-gel/2458331/BioPharmX Corporation completed enrollment in the OPAL (tOPicAL Minocycline Gel) study, a Phase 2b dose finding clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of BPX-01 for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The 12-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, three-arm, vehicle-controlled OPAL stu…
- It's So Far, So Good for BioPharmX's New Acne Drughttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/its-so-far-so-good-for-biopharmxs-new-acne-drug/2458458/BioPharmX Corporation’s novel topical minocycline, BPX-01, reduced facial P. acnes by more than 90 percent after four weeks, new research shows. In the Phase 2a study, a daily 10 mg dose of topical minocycline offered P. acnes reduction that comparable to oral minocycline at 20 times the daily dos…
- Cipher's Sitavig Accepted for Review by Health Canadahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ciphers-sitavig-accepted-for-review-by-health-canada/2458701/Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s New Drug Submission for Sitavig has been accepted for review by Health Canada. Sitavig (acyclovir mucoadhesive buccal tablets) is proposed for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis in adults. In the United States, Sitavig® is approved as a single-dose prescriptio…
- Dermatologist Dr. Jill Waibel Selected as Keynote Speaker for Orlando Dermhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-dr-jill-waibel-selected-as-keynote-speaker-for-orlando-derm/2458759/Laser expert and dermatologist Jill S. Waibel, MD, will provide the keynote speech, "Lasers for Trauma Rehabilitation: Giving Humans the Power to Heal Themselves," at the Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference (ODAC). Dr. Waibel was recently featured in national news coverage regardi…