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- New Criteria Aims to Help Doctors Spot Amelanotic Melanoma Earlierhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-criteria-aims-to-help-doctors-spot-amelanotic-melanoma-earlier/2458092/New research outlines key features linked to amelanotic melanoma. The findings, which appear in JAMA Dermatology, may help improve detection of this type of melanoma, which is more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages because it falls outside of the “ABCDE” guidelines. The researchers analyz…
- Cutanea Unveils Aktipak Gel, 3%/5%, Convenient Acne Treatment for "On-the-Go" Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cutanea-unveils-aktipak-gel-35-convenient-acne-treatment-for-on-the-go-patients/2458260/Cutanea Life Sciences, Inc. (CLS) introduced Aktipak (erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 3%/5%, a combination therapy indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. The product is available through dermatologists' offices. Aktipak is a portable, freshly mixed, patient-blended therapy t…
- Research Elucidates Skin Phenotype of Pediatric Eczemahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-elucidates-skin-phenotype-of-pediatric-eczema/2458426/Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants looks a lot different than adult AD, suggesting the need for alternative, and possibly more aggressive, treatment strategies in children. The study, led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and Northwestern Unive…
- Phat Lips: Celebrity Lip Envy Driving Explosive Growth in Lip Enhancementhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/phat-lips-celebrity-lip-envy-driving-explosive-growth-in-lip-enhancement/2458605/Someone gets their lips enhanced every 19 minutes in the US, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports. And a new ASPS survey suggests that celebrity lip envy may be driving this trend. The most likeable lips belong to Jennifer Lawrence, followed by J-Law, the survey showed. Next up …
- AstraZeneca and Valeant Pharmaceuticals to Partner on Brodalumabhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/astrazeneca-and-valeant-pharmaceuticals-to-partner-on-brodalumab/2458881/AstraZeneca and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. entered into a collaboration agreement under which AstraZeneca will grant Valeant an exclusive license to develop and commercialize brodalumab, an IL-17 receptor monoclonal antibody that is in development for patients with moderate-to-sev…
- ASDS Skin Cancer Program Honoredhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-skin-cancer-program-honored/2458901/A skin cancer screening program offered by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has been commended with a national 2015 Power of A award for “helping to make the world a better place.” The Choose Skin Health program has been named a Power of A Gold Award winner by the American Society of …
- ASDS Finds Age Affects Facial Treatment Preferenceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-finds-age-affects-facial-treatment-preferences/2458908/A research-based analysis published in Dermatologic Surgery found that facial treatment preferences among women often are tied to their age. Younger women are more likely to seek cosmetic medical treatments for the upper face while women 50 and older prioritize treatments of the lower face, accordi…
- SCOTUS Upholds Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell Ruling; AADA and AMA Issue Statementshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/scotus-upholds-affordable-care-act-in-king-v-burwell-ruling-aada-and-ama-issue-statements/2458920/In a 6-3 ruling in King v. Burwell, the US Supreme Court upheld tax subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Steven J. Stack, MD, President of the American Medical Association release a statement on the decision, saying “The American Medical Association (AMA) is relieved that today’s Supreme Court d…
- FDA Grants Soligenix Fast Track Designation for SGX301 for First-Line Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-grants-soligenix-fast-track-designation-for-sgx301-for-first-line-treatment-of-cutaneous-t-cell-lymphoma/2459030/Soligenix, Inc.’s SGX301 (synthetic hypericin) development program for the first-line treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) received "fast track" designation from the FDA. Fast track is a designation that the FDA reserves for a drug intended to treat a serious or life-threatening condition …
- Gary D. Monheit, MD Wins Top ASDS Honorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gary-d-monheit-md-wins-top-asds-honor/2459040/Gary D. Monheit, MD is the “very honored” 2014 recipient of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery's highest honor: the Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award for Distinguished Service. “It’s been an exciting voyage and trip,” said Dr. Monheit, of Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center in Birmingham, …