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- R. Scott Peterson Is New Head of Medical Affairs at SkinCeuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/r-scott-peterson-is-new-head-of-medical-affairs-at-skinceuticals/2458946/R. Scott Peterson, PhD has been named Head of Medical Affairs at SkinCeuticals. In his new role at SkinCeuticals, Dr. Peterson will lead the medical affairs team and expand regional scientific services to support the realization of the company's miss
- ASDS Releases Consensus Recommendations on Basal Cell Carcinomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-releases-consensus-recommendations-on-basal-cell-carcinoma/2458947/An expert group of dermatologic surgeons appointed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Board of Directors has developed the first-ever consensus recommendations on the treatment and management of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). According to the ASDS, the document is intend
- New Research Finds TriCalm Hydrogel's Itch Relief Superior to Leading OTC Treatmentshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-research-finds-tricalm-hydrogels-itch-relief-superior-to-leading-otc-treatments/2458949/A study conducted to assess the antipruritic effect of over-the-counter (OTC) steroid-free topical hydrogel formulation TriCalm® in reducing itch intensity and duration, has been published in Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology. The study, which utilized a co
- American Academy of Dermatology Donates Shade Structure to the Smithsonian's National Zoohttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/american-academy-of-dermatology-donates-shade-structure-to-the-smithsonians-national-zoo/2458948/The American Trail Amphitheatre at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo now has built-in sun protection, thanks to a shade structure donation from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The shade structure, which shades the 250-person seating area at the seal and sea lion exhibit, will protec
- Viscot Medical Introduces Soffzone Neutral Zone Trayshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/viscot-medical-introduces-soffzone-neutral-zone-trays/2458950/Intended to reduce the risk of sharps injuries, Viscot Medical’s Soffzone™ Neutral Zone trays were designed by a plastic surgeon for plastic surgeons. According to Viscot, the Soffzone™ Neutral Zone can be easily integrated into a sharps safety
- Skin Cancer Screening Initiative from AAD: ‘Who's Got Your Back?'https://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-cancer-screening-initiative-from-aad-whos-got-your-back/2458952/In recognition of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in May and Melanoma Monday, observed on May 4 this year, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) asks the public to consider “Who’s Got Your Back?” when it comes to applying sunscreen and examining skin for
- Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Closes Its $69 Million Public Offering of Ordinary Shareshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/foamix-pharmaceuticals-ltd-closes-its-69-million-public-offering-of-ordinary-shares/2458956/Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. closed its follow-on public offering. A total of 7,419,353 ordinary shares were sold at a price to the public of $9.30 per share. Prior to closing, the underwriters fully exercised their option to purchase 967,741 additional ordinary shares. The net proceeds from the s
- ASDS Honors Legacy of Dr. Fredric Brandthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-honors-legacy-of-dr-fredric-brandt/2458958/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is paying tribute to the late cosmetic dermatologist Fredric S. Brandt, MD by setting up two memorial funds in his honor. Dr. Brandt, an ASDS member since 1982, died earlier this month at age 65 at his Florida home. The ASDS said the funds are
- Senate Passes Bill to Repeal SGRhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/senate-passes-bill-to-repeal-sgr/2458967/This week saw the end of the sustainable growth rate (SGR), with the US Senate passing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R.2) in a 92-8 vote and President Obama signing it into law. The bill, which the Hous
- Cipher Pharmaceuticals Acquires Innocutishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cipher-pharmaceuticals-acquires-innocutis/2458969/Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired Innocutis Holdings LLC, a privately held specialty dermatology company, for US$45.5 million in cash. (All financial references are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.) "This acquisition marks our commercial entry to the U.S. market an