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- 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
- PD-1 Gene Variants Linked to Melanoma Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pd-1-gene-variants-linked-melanoma-risk/2467088/A recent study has highlighted significant associations between specific single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in the PD-1 and PD-L1 genes and the risk of metastatic melanoma (MM). Researchers conducted the study at IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino in Genova, Italy, and included 125 patients wi
- Study Highlights Gaps in Dermatology PA Certification Exam Coveragehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-highlights-gaps-dermatology-pa-certification-exam-coverage/2466960/New research suggests that the prevalence of skin disease burden in the United States generally aligns with the physician assistant (PA) certification exam, with areas for improvement. According to the new study published in the Journal of Dermatology Physicians Assistants, the National C
- Dapsone Gel Shows Promise for Treating Acne in Skin of Colorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dapsone-gel-shows-promise-treating-acne-skin-color/2463234/A new study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology indicates that dapsone gel, 7.5% (Aczone®, Almirall) was safe and effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients with skin of color. "Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease prevalent in skin of color patients
- New Image-Guided Dermatology Therapy System Receives CE Mark in Europehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-oncology-and-dermatology-device-approved-europe/2463232/Ultrasound tech manufacturer TOOsonix A/S announced that it has received EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) CE certification for its image-guided dermatologic therapy system, System ONE-M™, according to a news release from the company. The device facilitates the treatment of common skin c
- Research Grant Supports Animal-Free Testing for Botoxhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-grant-supports-animal-free-testing-botox/2462979/The National Center for Advancing Translational Services (NCATS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded a $2 million research grant to develop an advanced testing platform capable of assessing the potency of botulinum toxin without the need for animal testing, according to a press
- GLODERM Announces CeraVe Access Grant Recipientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gloderm-announces-access-grant-recipients/2462970/Five dermatologists working in low-resource settings around the world have been awarded $20,000 each as part of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GLODERM) Mentorship Programme, which aims to increase access to dermatological care in under-served communities. The new GLODER
- Combined Ultrasound and Radiofrequency Promotes Greater Wrinkle Reductionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/combined-ultrasound-and-radiofrequency-promotes-greater-wrinkle-reduction/2462721/Using high-intensity focused ultrasound in conjunction with monopolar radiofrequency yielded greater skin tightening and wrinkle reduction than either modality alone, according to new data. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and monopolar radiofrequency (RF) are both popular as non-
- Gene Variants May Drive Persistent Lesions in Darier Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gene-variants-may-drive-persistent-lesions-darier-disease/2462509/Persistent lesions in patients with Darier disease were associated with second-hit variants in the ATP2A2 gene, according to data from a new case series of 9 patients. In a study published in JAMA Dermatology, Lihi Atzmony, MD, of Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel, and c
- LEO Foundation Plans to Double Philanthropic Grants for Skin Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-foundation-plans-double-philanthropic-grants-skin-diseases/2462483/Reporting a successful year in 2023, the LEO Foundation has announced its goals and aspirations out to 2030, including the awarding of a prestigious 5 million Danish kroner prize to a distinguished researcher in Denmark contributing to skin research. The Foundation plans to double its phi