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- ARCADIA 1 and 2: Nemolizumab Reduces Itch, Sleep Disturbance in Atopic Dermatitishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/arcadia-nemolizumab-reduces-itch-sleep-disturbance-in-atopic-dermatitis/2462226/Nemolizumab, an interleukin-31 (IL-31) receptor alpha antagonist, demonstrated significant efficacy in adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) in a pair of identical trials, according to new study results presented during the Late Breaking Clinical Trials session at Maui Derm 2024. Rese…
- New App-controlled Device May Help Quickly Identify Infected Woundshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-app-controlled-device-may-help-quickly-identify-infected-wounds/2461959/A new app-controlled device may allow doctors to spot infected wounds faster. The scientists developed a device called the Swift Ray 1 which can be attached to a smartphone and connected to the Swift Skin and Wound software. It can take medical-grade photographs, infrared thermography images (whic…
- Study: Melanoma Referral Centers Worldwide Adopt Systemic Therapies, Reduce Lymph Node Removal Surgerieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-melanoma-referral-centers-worldwide-adopt-systemic-therapies-reduce-lymph-node-removal-surgeries/2461097/Lymph node removal surgery for patients with high-risk melanoma has become less common over the past few years while the use of targeted and immune therapies has risen rapidly at melanoma referral centers worldwide, an international group of researchers found. However, a large degree of variation …
- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Names New Clinical and Drug Development Leadership Team Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/verrica-pharmaceuticals-names-new-clinical-and-drug-development-leadership-team-members/2460509/Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced key appointments to its drug development team. Current Board of Directors member Gary Goldenberg, MD, a thought leader in the field of dermatology, stepped down to become Verrica’s Chief Medical Officer, effective August 1, 2020. Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield join…
- PellePharm: Phase 3 Trials for Patidegib for Gorlin Syndrome Underwayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pellepharm-phase-3-trials-for-patidegib-for-gorlin-syndrome-underway-1/2459990/PellePharm, Inc., has dosed the first patient in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of Patidegib Topical Gel, 2%, vs. vehicle gel in patients with Gorlin Syndrome. The Phase 3 study is intended to assess the safety and efficacy of patidegib topical gel for the reduction of disease burden of persisten…
- FDA Clears Sebacia Microparticles for Laser-Based Acne Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-sebacia-microparticles-for-laser-based-acne-treatment/2457603/Sebacia Microparticles are now FDA-cleared for use in the treatment of acne. The clearance comes on the heels of a pivotal study demonstrating the clinical safety and efficacy of the micoparticles. Sebacia, Inc. had submitted its 510(k) submission to the FDA in June 2018. Sebacia Microparticles se…
- FDA Approves Tafinlar + Mekinist for Adjuvant Treatment of BRAF V600-Mutant Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-tafinlar-mekinist-for-adjuvant-treatment-of-braf-v600-mutant-melanoma/2457786/The FDA has approved Novartis' Tafinlar (dabrafenib) in combination with Mekinist (trametinib) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection. The FDA grante…
- AAD Issues New Guidelines for Treatment of Non-melanoma Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-issues-new-guidelines-for-treatment-of-non-melanoma-skin-cancer/2457928/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has addressed the growing health concern about non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) with the release of its guidelines of care for the management of basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, published online in the Journal of the American Acad…
- Nailed It: Researchers Unveil Fingernail-Sized UV Sensor at CEShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nailed-it-researchers-unveil-fingernail-sized-uv-sensor-at-ces/2457931/Northwestern University researchers and L’Oréal have nailed it. Working together, they developed a wafer-thin, feather-light sensor can fit on a fingernail and precisely measures a person’s exposure to UV light from the sun. The device, as light as a raindrop and smaller in circumference than an …
- FDA Clears Xstrahl Photoelectric Therapy Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-xstrahl-photoelectric-therapy-system/2458005/Xstrahl has received FDA 510K clearance for the marketing of its latest skin cancer therapy device. The Photoelectric Therapy System is a compact and ergonomic superficial X-Ray therapy system operating in the 10kV to 80kV range intended for superficial radiotherapy and surface electronic brachythe…