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- Novan: Positive Topline Results with Fungicidal SB208 in Phase 2 Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nolan-positive-topline-results-with-fungicidal-sb208-in-phase-2-trial/2458222/Novan, Inc. has announced positive topline results from their Phase 2 clinical trial with SB208, a topical, silicone based-gel under development for the treatment of infections caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum, or T. rubrum. Novan’s SB208 Gel, at both the 4% and 16% concentration…
- Maria Carell Named New CEO of Revision Skincare LLC, Goodier Cosmetics LLChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/maria-carell-named-new-ceo-of-revision-skincare-llc-goodier-cosmetics-llc/2458223/Maria Carell is the new CEO of Revision Skincare® LLC and Goodier Cosmetics LLC. Ms. Carell's appointment follows the retirement of John Muller, the company's founder. Mr. Muller will retain his position on the Revision-Goodier board of directors as part of the transition of leadership and will …
- Phase 4 Studies of Restylane® Refyne and Restylane® Defyne Show Lasting Natural Benefithttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/phase-4-studies-of-restylane-refyne-and-restylane-defyne-show-lasting-natural-benefit/2458226/Two Phase 4 clinical studies of Restylane® Refyne and Restylane® Defyne show that the natural-looking results last. Specifically, the Natural Expression study found that naturalness in facial expressions was at least maintained in 95 percent (60/63) of subjects (primary objective). Additionally, r…
- Allergan Names Daphne Karydas as Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations & Strategyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergan-names-daphne-karydas-as-senior-vice-president-of-global-investor-relations-strategy/2458224/Daphne Karydas is Allergan’s new Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations and Strategy, effective April 17, 2017. In this role, Ms. Karydas will lead the Company's engagement with the investment community, and will work with the Company's Executive Leadership Team to develop and execut…
- Scary Findings About Common Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villainshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ids-scary-findings-about-common-dermatologic-features-of-classic-movie-villains/2458227/What makes a villain (besides malice)? Scars, warts, deep wrinkles and alopecia, according to a new study that sought to identify the common dermatologic features of classic movie villains including Dr. Hannibal Lecter (“The Silence of the Lambs,” 1991), Mr. Potter (“It’s a Wonderful Life,” 1947) …
- Apax Partners To Acquire Syneron for Close to $400 millionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/apax-partners-to-acquire-syneron-for-close-to-400-million/2458230/An affiliate of funds advised by Apax Partners will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Syneron Candela for $11.00 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $397 million. The per share acquisition price represents a 15 percent premium to Syneron Candela's 90-day volume-weight…
- FDA Approves Addition of Moderate to Severe Fingernail Psoriasis Data to Humira Prescribing Informationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-addition-of-moderate-to-severe-fingernail-psoriasis-data-to-humira-prescribing-information/2458232/The FDA approved the inclusion of moderate to severe fingernail psoriasis data in AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab) prescribing information for patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Humira is the first biologic treatment with data on fingernail psoriasis in its US prescribing inform…
- Study: Severe Psoriasis More Common in Menhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/severe-psoriasis-more-common-in-men/2458235/Severe psoriasis predominantly affects men, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. In the study of 5,438 Swedish psoriasis patients, women had significantly (p<0.001) lower median Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) values than men (5.4 for women versus 7.3 for …
- FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Form of Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-rare-form-of-skin-cancer/2458236/The FDA granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), including those who have not received prior chemotherapy. This is the first FDA-approved treatment for metastatic MCC, a rar…
- 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Not Associated with Increased Suicide Risk in Older Menhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/5-reductase-inhibitors-not-associated-with-increased-suicide-risk-in-older-men/2458240/Using 5α- reductase inhibitors was not associated with increased suicide risk in a group of older men, according to new research in JAMA Internal Medicine. Risks for self-harm and depression were increased during the 18 months after medication initiation, although “the relatively small magnitude o…