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- FDA Approves New Corticosteroid Spray for Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130415-fda_approves_new_corticosteroid_spray_for_psoriasis/2459564/The FDA has approved Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. According manufacturer Taro Pharmaceuticals, Topicort Spray is indicated for patients 18 years of age or older.
- World's Most Valuable Cosmetics Brands Revealedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130410-worlds_most_valuable_cosmetics_brands_revealed/2459566/Brand Finance released its annual study of the top 50 most valuable cosmetics brands. Despite a very slight brand value fall, Olay holds its dominant position at the top of the BrandFinance Cosmetics 50 table, with a value of US$11.7 billion. However, Olay's lead at the top has shrunk from US$4 bill
- OPTiM Trial Results: New Immunotherapy Study in Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130409-optim_trial_results_new_immunotherapy_study_in_melanoma/2459569/Results from the Oncovex (GM-CSF) Pivotal Trial in Melanoma (OPTiM) show that a genetically modified version of herpes simplex virus type 1, designated talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC), shrank melanoma in patients who were in the late stages of the disease. The T-VEC virus works through direct dest
- Dr. Amy Forman Taub Partners With Mott 50https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-dr_amy_forman_taub_partners_with_mott_50/2459572/Chicago-area board-certified dermatologist Amy Forman Taub, MD teamed up with Mott 50 to create a specially designed sun-protective shirt to be sold at her SKINFO Specialty Skincare Boutique. The breathable, long-sleeve navy Skin For Life shirt is pump
- New Jersey Passes Law Prohibiting Indoor Tanning for Those Under 17https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-new_jersey_passes_law_prohibiting_indoor_tanning_for_those_under_17/2459575/The state of New Jersey recently passed a law that bans minors under the age of 17 years old from using indoor tanning devices. The law passed both the New Jersey House and Senate in February and was signed into law by Gov. Christopher Christie on April 1, 2013. Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, President o
- Site Aims to Steer Patients to Physicians' Informationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130401-site_aims_to_steer_patients_to_physicians_information/2459577/Giving patients the proper information has always been important for physicians, and accessible handout literature has been the easiest ways to keep bad information out of their hands. But to keep pace with how quickly patients get their information, Vivacare allows physicians to enroll online free
- New Survey Finds Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130327-new_survey_finds_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459578/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 the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found a 31 percent increase in requests for surge
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Obagi Medical Products for Approximately $344 Millionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-valeant_pharmaceuticals_to_acquire_obagi_medical_products_for_approximately_360_million/2459581/Valeant Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement to acquire Obagi Medical Products. The transaction values Obagi common stock at approximately $344 million and was unanimously approved by the Obagi Board of Directors. Under terms of the merger agreement, Valeant will commence a tender offer for
- La Roche-Posay and WDS Expand Sun Protection Campaignhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-la_roche-posay_and_wds_expand_sun_protection_campaign/2459583/La Roche-Posay and the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) are taking their Time Out, Protect Your Skin (TOPS) initiative national. Launching this year in five public and private schools across the country, the TOPS program will increase awareness about sun protection and instill good skin health hab
- Survey: Scars and Stretch Marks Significantly Impact Women's Confidencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130318-survey_scarsstretch_marks_have_significant_negative_impact_womens_confidence/2459586/A new survey reveals that men and women have complex and often differing feelings about how their skin Imperfections impact their appearance and confidence. In the Mederma® Wear Your Skin Proudly™ survey, 34 percent of women reported that the appearance of scar(s) and/or stretch marks would make the