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- Study IDs Risk Factors for Melanoma in Kidney Transplant Recipientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ids-risk-factors-for-melanoma-in-kidney-transplant-recipients/2458108/Kidney transplant patients appear to be at a greater risk of developing melanoma than the general population and risk factors include being older, male and white, findings that corroborate results demonstrated in other studies, according to a new article published by
- FDA Expands Approval of Yervoy to Include Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-expands-approval-of-yervoy-to-include-pediatric-patients-12-years-and-older-with-unresectable-or-metastatic-melanoma/2458113/The FDA has expanded the indication for Bristol-Myers Squibb's Yervoy (ipilimumab) injection for intravenous use to now include the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Yervoy was evaluated in two trials of pediatric patients:
- DermTech Secures Billing Codes for its Proprietary Melanoma Testhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermtech-secures-billing-codes-for-its-proprietary-melanoma-test/2458115/The American Medical Association (AMA) has granted DermTech, Inc. Category 1, Tier 2 Molecular Pathology procedure codes related to its proprietary test for the detection of melanoma related gene expression. The company has secured this Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for LINC and PRAM
- Paratek: Phase 3 Study of Oral-Only Dosing of Omadacycline Met FDA and EMA Efficacy Endpoints in Acute Bacterial Skin Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/paratek-phase-3-study-of-oral-only-dosing-of-omadacycline-met-fda-and-ema-efficacy-endpoints-in-acute-bacterial-skin-infections/2458118/Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. shared positive top-line results from a pivotal Phase 3 study comparing its once-daily, oral investigational antibiotic, omadacycline, to twice-daily oral linezolid in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). The study met all of
- High Doses of Sunshine Vitamin May Improve Sunburnhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/high-doses-of-sunshine-vitamin-may-improve-sunburn/2458128/High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn may significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
- Study: Soolantra is Both Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Demodexhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-soolantra-is-both-anti-inflammatory-and-anti-demodex/2458132/A recently published study sought to find scientific rationale for the dual anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic mode of action of topical ivermectin 1% cream (Soolantra) in patients with rosacea. In a monocentric pilot study, 20 Caucasian patients with moderate to severe rosacea, as asse
- Aclaris Initiates Phase 2b Trials of A-101 for Topical Treatment of Common Wartshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aclaris-initiates-phase-2b-trials-of-a-101-for-topical-treatment-of-common-warts/2458135/Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. has initiated two Phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate A-101 45% topical solution (A-101 45%), an investigational drug for the treatment of common warts (verruca vulgaris). Over 22 million Americans have common warts, but there are currently no FDA-approved prescription
- Congrats! ASDSA SUNucate Initiative Named Power of A Gold Award Winnerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/congrats-asdsa-sunucate-initiative-named-power-of-a-gold-award-winner/2458134/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) received a Power of A Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its SUNu
- Common Soap Ingredient May Alter Skin's Wettabilityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/common-soap-ingredient-may-alter-skins-wettability/2458139/New research suggests that it is possible to alter the wettability of your skin using an ingredient commonly found in cosmetic cleaners. In a recent study, Guy German, PhD, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, along with
- No Need to Delay Certain Skin Procedures for Isotretinoin Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/no-need-to-delay-certain-skin-procedures-for-isotretinoin-patients/2458140/New consensus recommendations set the record straight on the timing of skin procedures for patients taking isotretinoin. After reviewing 32 relevant publications, the authors found “insufficient evidence” to support delaying manual dermabrasion, superficial chemical peels