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- Investigational Psoriasis Agent On Track for Regulatory Submission This Yearhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130708-investigational_psoriasis_agent_on_track_for_regulatory_submission_this_year/2459501/Results from a Phase III trial showed that the experimental drug secukinumab (Novartis) showed superiority to etanercept (Enbrel, Amgen) at clearing skin in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The FIXTURE trial, which randomized 1,307 patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis,
- Stelara Approved for Self-Administrationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130611-stelara_approved_for_self-administration/2459518/The FDA has approved Stelara (ustekinumab) for self-administration. Previously intended for subcutaneous administration under the supervision of a physician, Stelara can now be administered by patients at home. The drug is approved for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque p
- Results of SB204 Clinical Study in Acne Releasedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130605-results_of_sb204_clinical_study_in_acne_released/2459523/Nitric oxide releasing drug candidate SB204 reduces colonization of the acne-causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) in the skin of healthy volunteers, according to a recent trial. This study, in combination with Novan Therapeutics' earlier findings regarding sebum production, suggests t
- New Technical Manager at Jurliquehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130531-new_technical_manager_at_jurlique/2459527/Jurlique appointed Connie Lim to Technical Manager of Global Product Development. In her new role, Ms. Lim will drive innovative formula development, provide technical support, and monitor performance and key milestones in global new product development efforts. Ms. Lim comes to Jurlique with mor
- Anti-bacterial Soap Under FDA Reviewhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-anti-bacterial_soap_under_fda_review/2459537/The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying whether triclosan is safe and effective. The FDA's findings could have implications for a $1 billion industry that includes hundreds of anti-bacterial soaps and body washes, particularly in acne washes. The review comes amid recent studies that have
- JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC Receives Unanimous Recommendation from FDA Panelhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130514-juvderm_voluma_xc_receives_unanimous_recommendation_from_fda/2459545/The US Food and Drug Administration General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee voted unanimously that the benefits of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, an injectable hyaluronic acid dermal filler for cheek augme
- Lambrolizumab Designated as Breakthrough Therapyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130429-lambrolizumab_designated_as_breakthrough_therapy/2459556/Merck & Co. received breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for its lambrolizumab drug as a treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. Lambrolizumab is Merck's investigational antibody therapy targeting Programm
- Rosacea Hinders Social Experiences For More Than 16 Million Americanshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130409-rosacea_hinders_social_experiences_for_more_than_16_million_americans/2459570/Roughly half of rosacea patients refuse certain foods and drinks for fear of triggering a rosacea flare-up. That's according to numbers from the National Rosacea Society (NRS), which designated the month of April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the early warning signs of rosacea. T
- 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
- Investigational Injectable Found Safe, Effective for Submental Fathttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130311-investigational_injectable_found_safe_effective_for_submental_fat/2459596/An investigational injectable drug for the reduction of submental fat called ATX-101 from Kythera Biopharmaceuticals was found both safe and effective in new data presented at the AAD Meeting in Miami. In the open-label Phase IIIb study, interim results three months after the last ATX-101 treatment