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- Some Patients Apply Sunscreen to Nevi Onlyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-some_patients_apply_sunscreen_to_nevi_only/2459610/An unexpected number of patients with nevi report that they selectively apply sunscreens to moles only, and almost half of them say that a dermatologist told them to do so, according to a new study. (J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. e-pub). Of 1,816 European subjects surveyed (59.3% females, age 14-90
- 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
- Epiduo Approved For Patients as Young as 9-Years-Oldhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130219-epiduo_approved_to_treat_acne_in_patients_as_young_as_nine_years_old/2459612/Based on the results of a recent clinical study in pediatric patients, the FDA has approved Epiduo (adapalene 0.1%/BPO 2.5%, Galderma) Gel to treat acne in children as young as nine years old. In the 12-week multicenter, randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind study, investigators evaluated the
- Tri-Luma Cream Available Againhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130212-tri-luma_cream_available_again/2459616/Galderma Laboratories, L.P. recently announced that Tri-Luma® (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%) Cream, the only FDA-approved triple combination topical product indicated for the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face, is now avai
- Aqua Pharmaceuticals Announces New VP of Saleshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130212-aqua_pharmaceuticals_announces_new_vp_of_sales/2459617/Aqua Pharmaceuticals recently promoted Ted White to Chief Operating Officer (COO). White moves to the new role from his previous position as Vice President of Sales. As COO, White will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of Aqua and developing business strategies, serving as second-in-
- Merz Aesthetics Appoints New VPhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130206-merz_aesthetics_appoints_new_vp/2459620/Jim Hartman has been appointed Vice President of Merz Aesthetics, Inc. Business Unit, which includes Xeomin, Radiesse, and Belotero Balance. Prior to joining Merz, Hartman was the Vice President, Global Marketing & Business Development, at Obagi Medical Products, a provider of topical skincare treat
- La Roche-Posay Contributes to The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130203-la_roche-posay_contributes_to_the_mollie_biggane_melanoma_foundation/2459621/As part of their continued efforts towards sun safety education and awareness, La Roche-Posay is partnering with Mollie's Fund for the second year in a row. To honor the life of Mollie Biggane – a college sophomore who tragically passed away from melanoma a
- Aesyntix Partners With Sentéhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130125-aesyntix_partners_with_sent/2459626/Aesyntix Physician Network (APN), a group purchasing organization and subsidiary of Aesyntix Health, Inc., entered into an agreement with Senté, Inc., a privately held cosmeceutical company that develops differentiated medical skincare pro
- Survey: Women Want Youthful Skin Over Fancy Wardrobehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130124-survey_women_want_youthful_skin_over_fancy_wardrobe/2459628/The Syneron Consumer Beauty Insights Survey of more than 1,000 women over age 25 reports that 79 percent prefer having youthful skin that would make them feel more confident than a designer wardrobe. Findings also show that only eight percent of women are satisfied with their current appearance. In
- 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