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- Two Melanoma Drugs Win FDA Approvalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130530-two_melanoma_drugs_win_fda_approval/2459528/The FDA approved two new drugs for metastatic or inoperable melanoma, dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and trametinib (Mekinist). Dabrafenib is an inhibitor of the BRAF gene when it carries the so-called V600E mutation. Trametinib inhibits a target known as MEK and is effective primarily against melanomas carr
- ASDS Offers Sun-safe Tipshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-asds_offers_sun-safe_tips/2459540/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) partnered with Neutrogena four years ago to create Choose Skin Health, a program that encourages the practice of sun-safe behaviors, including skin cancer prevention through screenings, the regular
- Corena Therapeutics New to Industryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130513-corena_therapeutics_new_to_industry/2459546/The emerging Swiss dermatological products company Corena Therapeutics provides safe alternatives to popular treatments. Coresatin, its latest brand of five steroid-free creams, is safely formulated for pediatric patients, according to the
- Thermage Total Tip Available to Dermatologists Nationwidehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130510-thermage_total_tip_available_to_dermatologists_nationwide/2459548/Solta Medical, Inc. launched the Thermage Total Tip 3.0 for face, neck, and body treatments. Targeted, uniform, bulk heating allows dermatologists to treat patients effectively while maintaining patient comfort, according to the company. Thermage
- Lambrolizumab Designated as Breakthrough Therapyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130429-lambrolizumab_designated_as_breakthrough_therapy/2459556/Merck & Co. received breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for its lambrolizumab drug as a treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. Lambrolizumab is Merck's investigational antibody therapy targeting Programm
- HydraSolve Cleared for Autologous Fat Transferhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130425-hydrasolve_cleared_for_autologous_fat_transfer/2459559/The new Hydrasolve liposuction device has recently been FDA-cleared for autologous fat transfer, a first-of-its-kind indication in the liposuction realm. The new clearance enables clinicians to harvest and re-inject fat from the initial HydraSolve liposuction procedure for rejuvenations or augmentat
- Novan Therapeutics: Nitric Oxide May Inhibit Skin Steroidogenesis Locallyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-novan_therapeutics_nitric_oxide_may_inhibit_skin_steroidogenesis_locally/2459571/Novan Therapeutics reports topical nitric oxide-based therapies may reduce androgen levels in the skin by locally inhibiting skin steroidogenesis. The targeted reduction of androgens in the skin could lead to first-in-class local antiandrogen products to treat acne and androgenic alopecia (male patt
- 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
- Skin Cancer Foundation Inducts Dr. Amy Forman Taub into its Amonette Circlehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130327-skin_cancer_foundation_inducts_amy_forman_taub_md_into_its_amonette_circle/2459579/Amy Forman Taub, MD, was recently inducted into the Skin Cancer Foundation's Amonette Circle at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Miami, FL. Amonette Circle is a lifetime membership comprised of physicians who make an outstanding commitment to The Skin Cancer Foundation's mission