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- 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
- PreCision Dermatology Appoints Chief Operating Officerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130307-precision_dermatology_appoints_chief_operating_officer/2459601/Robert Moccia has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer of PreCision Dermatology, Inc. In that role, all operating functions of PreCision will report to Mr. Moccia. In addition, Mr Moccia will serve as the President of Onset Dermatologics, LLC, a wholly owned subsid
- Novan Therapeutics Presents Data for Potential Topical Agent that Reduces Sebum in Acne Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130228-novan_therapeutics_presents_data_for_potential_topical_agent_that_reduces_sebum_in_acne_patients/2459602/Recent in vitro and animal testing data from Novan Therapeutics indicate that the company's drug candidate, SB204, could lead to a topical treatment for acne that reduces oil production in the skin. Dr. Diane Thiboutot, Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, notes that,
- New Survey: Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-new_survey_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459611/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 752 of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there was a 31% increase in req
- Mustela Unveils New Mineral Sunscreen Products for Babieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130215-mustela_unveils_new_mineral_sunscreen_products_for_babies/2459613/Mustela recently introduced a new mineral sunscreen sunscreen line for babies. The Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Lotion and Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Stick for baby are 100 percent mineral, with naturally derived sunscreen filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to ensure t
- Obagi and Suneva Partner to Distribute Facial Rejuvenation Complexhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130201-obagi_and_suneva_parter_to_distribute_facial_rejuvenation_complex/2459622/Obagi Medical Products and Suneva Medical jointly announced a partnership to co-distribute ReGenica Facial Rejuvenation Complex, a product that accelerates the appearance of post-laser skin through the fusion of stem cells and growth factors. It contains the Multipotent CCM Complex (Cell Conditioned
- Grassley Urges White House to Finish Sunshine Act Regulationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130125-grassley_urges_white_house_to_finish_sunshine_act_regulations/2459625/Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today urged the White House to finalize the Physician Payments Sunshine Act regulations that will disclose the financial relationships between drug and medical device companies and doctors. “Congress designed the law so that the data would be publicly available by Sept.
- Melanoma Rates Up as Overall US Cancer Incidence Fallshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-melanoma_rates_up_as_overall_us_cancer_incidence_falls/2459629/While incidence rates are declining for most cancer sites, they are increasing among both men and women for melanoma of the skin and cancers of the liver, thyroid, and pancreas. Overall cancer incidence rates decreased slightly in males (by 0.6% per year) and were stable in females in the most recen
- Study: Most Skin-Cancer Apps Unreliablehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-study_most_skin-cancer_apps_unreliable/2459630/The University of Pittsburgh studied four smartphone apps that evaluate melanoma by analyzing images submitted by the users. One app works by having a board-certified dermatologist look at the photos, while the other three apps analyze the images by computer algorithm. The best-performing of the com
- Free Skin Cancer Screenings January 26 in Southeasthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130115-free_skin_cancer_screenings_january_26_in_southeast/2459636/Gulf Coast Dermatology will offer free full-body skin cancer screenings on Saturday, January 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at several of their locations. The screenings are provided by appointment only and are for new patients. Appointments for the