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- 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
- FDA Clears Philips BlueControl Wearable Light Therapy Device to Treat Mild Psoriasis At Homehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-philips-bluecontrol-wearable-light-therapy-device-to-treat-mild-psoriasis-at-home/2458124/The FDA has granted Royal Philips 510(k) clearance to market the Philips BlueControl wearable light therapy device to treat mild psoriasis. In the US, BlueControl is a Class II prescription medical device designed for home use. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the UV-free blue LED
- Derms Urged to Step Up Role in Antibiotic Stewardshiphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-urged-to-step-up-role-in-antibiotic-stewardship/2458126/Dermatologists can and should play a larger role in antibiotic stewardship, according to researchers out of Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Data from the CDC shows the average dermatology provider wrote 669 antibiotic prescriptions in 2014, t
- 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
- FDA Approves SciBase's Nevisense for Melanoma Detectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approved-scibases-nevisense-for-melanoma-diagnosis/2458136/The FDA has approved the Scibase Pre-Market Approval (PMA) for Nevisense, a device for the early detection of malignant melanoma. According to the letter from the FDA the device is intended for use on cutaneous lesions with one or more clinical or historical characteristics of melano
- Foamix Pharmaceuticals Appoints David Domzalski as CEOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/foamix-pharmaceuticals-appoints-david-domzalski-as-ceo/2458137/Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.'s Board of Directors has named David Domzalski Chief Executive Officer of the company effective immediately. Mr. Domzalski currently serves as President of Foamix's US subsidiary. He succeeds Dr. Dov
- 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
- ASDS: Percentage of Us Wanting Cosmetic Surgery Doubled Since 2013https://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-percentage-of-us-wanting-cosmetic-surgery-doubled-since-2013/2458141/Nearly 70 percent of consumers now say they are thinking about getting a cosmetic treatment, according to survey data released by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). The ASDS Consumer
- Survey: Despite Knowledge, Parents Don't Drive Kids' Sunscreen Usehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-despite-knowledge-parents-dont-drive-kids-sunscreen-use/2458142/According to a new Neutrogena Survey conducted online by Harris Poll, more than 4 in 5 parents of children under 18 years old say their children do not wear sunscreen on a daily basis— despite over 9 in 10 Americans believing sunscreen is important for protecting a child’s health.