Showing 3201-3210 of 5972 results for "".
- Ipsen's Dysport Approved for Use in Canadahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130418-ipsens_dysport_approved_for_use_in_canada/2459560/Health Canada granted a marketing authorization for Dysport (Botulinum toxin type A for injection) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines (glabellar lines) in adult patients younger than 65 years of age. Medicis Aesthetics Canada, a division of Valeant Phar
- BTL Aesthetics Introduces Exilis Elitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130415-btl_aesthetics_introduces_exilis_elite/2459563/BTL Aesthetics recently introduced the Exilis ELITE, its next stage device for reducing wrinkles and treating skin laxity of the face and body. Optimizing the dynamic monopolar radiofrequency (RF) technology of the original Exilis system, the new ELITE platformoptimizes the monopolar radiofrequency
- Promius Pharma Introduces Zenatane and “The Promius Promise”https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130412-promius_pharma_introduces_zenatane_and_the_promius_promise/2459565/Promius Pharma, LLC announced the introduction of Zenatane (Isotretinoin) Capsules, a newly approved isotretinoin option for patients with severe, recalcitrant, nodular acne. Zenatane will be supported by The Promius Promise, a pharmacy serv
- Novan Therapeutics: Nitric Oxide May Inhibit Skin Steroidogenesis Locallyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-novan_therapeutics_nitric_oxide_may_inhibit_skin_steroidogenesis_locally/2459571/Novan Therapeutics reports topical nitric oxide-based therapies may reduce androgen levels in the skin by locally inhibiting skin steroidogenesis. The targeted reduction of androgens in the skin could lead to first-in-class local antiandrogen products to treat acne and androgenic alopecia (male patt
- New Jersey Passes Law Prohibiting Indoor Tanning for Those Under 17https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-new_jersey_passes_law_prohibiting_indoor_tanning_for_those_under_17/2459575/The state of New Jersey recently passed a law that bans minors under the age of 17 years old from using indoor tanning devices. The law passed both the New Jersey House and Senate in February and was signed into law by Gov. Christopher Christie on April 1, 2013. Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, President o
- Site Aims to Steer Patients to Physicians' Informationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130401-site_aims_to_steer_patients_to_physicians_information/2459577/Giving patients the proper information has always been important for physicians, and accessible handout literature has been the easiest ways to keep bad information out of their hands. But to keep pace with how quickly patients get their information, Vivacare allows physicians to enroll online free
- New Survey Finds Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130327-new_survey_finds_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459578/Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found a 31 percent increase in requests for surge
- Skin Cancer Foundation Inducts Dr. Amy Forman Taub into its Amonette Circlehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130327-skin_cancer_foundation_inducts_amy_forman_taub_md_into_its_amonette_circle/2459579/Amy Forman Taub, MD, was recently inducted into the Skin Cancer Foundation's Amonette Circle at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Miami, FL. Amonette Circle is a lifetime membership comprised of physicians who make an outstanding commitment to The Skin Cancer Foundation's mission
- Investigational Melanoma Agent Meets Endpoint in Phase 3 Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-investigational_melanoma_agent_meets_endpoint_in_phase_3_trial/2459582/New Phase 3 trial data found that Amgen's investigational melanoma agent talimogene laherparepvec met its primary endpoint of durable response rate for the treatment of unresected stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV melanoma. Researchers observed a statistically significant difference of 16 percent in DRR in pa
- Survey: Scars and Stretch Marks Significantly Impact Women's Confidencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130318-survey_scarsstretch_marks_have_significant_negative_impact_womens_confidence/2459586/A new survey reveals that men and women have complex and often differing feelings about how their skin Imperfections impact their appearance and confidence. In the Mederma® Wear Your Skin Proudly™ survey, 34 percent of women reported that the appearance of scar(s) and/or stretch marks would make the