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- FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Merck's Keytruda for Treatment of Advanced Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-expanded-indication-for-mercks-keytruda-for-treatment-of-advanced-melanoma/2458773/The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Merck’s Keytruda® (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 (programmed death receptor-1) therapy, to include the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. This approval marks the second FDA-approved indicat
- Oculus Innovative Sciences Receives FDA Clearance for Microcyn-Based SebDerm Gelhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/oculus-innovative-sciences-receives-fda-clearance-for-microcyn-based-sebderm-gel/2458780/Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. received a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the company’s new Microcyn®-based SebDerm Gel. As a prescription product, SebDerm Gel is intended to manage and relieve the burning, itching, erythema, scaling, and pain experienced with seborrh
- Safe, Inexpensive Chemical Found to Reverse Symptoms of Progeria in Human Cellshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/safe-inexpensive-chemical-found-to-reverse-symptoms-of-progeria-in-human-cells/2458787/New work from the University of Maryland suggests that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical called methylene blue could be used to treat progeria—and possibly the symptoms of normal aging as well. A new study shows for the first time that small doses of methylene blue can almost complete
- AAD Issues Statement on Skin Cancer Screeninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-issue-statement-on-skin-cancer-screening/2458789/Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology issued the following statement on skin cancer screenings: “The American Academy of Dermatology believes that early detection is vital in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.
- Cosmetic Surgery Forum Wraps Seventh Successful Yearhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cosmetic-surgery-forum-wraps-seventh-successful-year/2458791/Covering topics from the appropriate use of permanent fillers to the role of spirituality in practice, the seventh annual Cosmetic Surgery Forum (CSF) brought together experts from multiple specialties at the Aria in Las Vegas this month. The three-day program included guidance on practice manage
- AAD Releases New App to Aid Patients with Chronic Hiveshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-releases-new-app-to-aid-patients-with-chronic-hives/2458798/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released its Chronic Hives Patient App, which offers tools and resources for chronic hives management. The free mobile app, developed with a grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., can help patients learn more about their condition, find a doctor, trac
- Study Finds Increasing Prices for Prescription Dermatology Drugs Since 2009https://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-finds-increasing-prices-for-prescription-dermatology-drugs-since-2009/2458800/A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the price of prescription dermatologic drugs rose considerably from 2009 to 2015, with the vast majority of price increases occurring after 2011. In an effo
- American Skin Association Medical Advisory Committee Names New Co-Chairhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/american-skin-association-medical-advisory-committee-names-new-co-chair/2458807/American Skin Association (ASA) named current member Robert Modlin, MD as Co-Chair of its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) alongside Dr. David Norris. Dr. Modlin is Chief of the Division of Dermatology and Professor of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine and Department of Microbiology, Immu
- Dr. Jennifer Nam Choi Appointed Chief of OncoDermatology for Northwestern Medicinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-jennifer-nam-choi-appointed-chief-of-oncodermatology-for-northwestern-medicine/2458809/Jennifer Nam Choi, MD, has been named Chief of the Division of OncoDermatology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Choi is an accomplished dermatologist specializing in the mana
- AMA Calls for Ban on Direct to Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs and Medical Deviceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ama-calls-for-ban-on-direct-to-consumer-advertising-of-prescription-drugs-and-medical-devices/2458806/Physicians at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policy aimed at driving solutions to make prescription drugs more affordable. Physicians cited concerns that a growing proliferation of ads is driving demand for expensive treatments despite the clinic