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- Understanding How and When UV Rays Cause Melanomashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/understanding-how-and-when-uv-rays-cause-melanomas/2458002/When melanocyte stem cells accumulate a sufficient number of genetic mutations, they can become the cells where melanomas originate, Cornell University researchers report. Under normal conditions, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun activates melanocytes to release melanin, but if mel
- Timing of Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment Can Mean Life or Deathhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/timing-of-melanoma-diagnosis-treatment-can-mean-life-or-death/2458004/The sooner melanoma patients are treated, the better their survival, particularly for stage I melanoma, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. The research appears online today in the Journal of the
- FDA Clears Xstrahl Photoelectric Therapy Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-xstrahl-photoelectric-therapy-system/2458005/Xstrahl has received FDA 510K clearance for the marketing of its latest skin cancer therapy device. The Photoelectric Therapy System is a compact and ergonomic superficial X-Ray therapy system operating in the 10kV to 80kV range intended for superficial radiotherapy and surface electronic brachyt
- National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants; Call for 2018 Proposalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/national-rosacea-society-awards-new-grants/2458008/The National Rosacea Society (NRS) awarded funding for three new studies, in addition to continuing support for three ongoing studies, as part of its research grants program. Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger, MD assistant professor of dermatology at the Ohio
- FDA Approves Injection of Restylane Silk via Cannula for Lip Augmentationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-injection-of-restylane-silk-via-cannula-for-lip-augmentation/2458012/The FDA has approved the use of a small blunt tip cannula with Galderma's Restylane Silk for lip augmentation. Restylane Silk was the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler specifically designed for lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21
- FDA Adds Third Approved Indication for Botox Cosmetic: Forehead Lineshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-adds-third-approved-indication-for-botox-cosmetic-forehead-lines/2458032/Allergan plc's Botox Cosmetic received ts third FDA indication—the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity in adults. This approval makes the brand the first and only neurotoxin indicated for three facial tre
- Dermavant Sciences Appoints Vince Ippolito as President and COOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermavant-sciences-appoints-vince-ippolito-as-president-and-coo/2458034/Dermavant Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for dermatologic conditions, appointed Vince Ippolito as President and Chief Operating Officer. "I am extremely pleased to welcome Vince Ippolito
- Sculpsure Cleared to Treat Double Chinshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/sculpsure-cleared-to-treat-double-chins/2458036/Cynosure's SculpSure® is now cleared for submental fat reduction. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for this area, Hologic, Inc. reports.
- FDA Clears Fotona's StarWalker MaQX Ultra Performance Q-Switched Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-fontinas-starwalker-maqx-ultra-performance-q-switched-system/2458038/The FDA has cleared Fotona's StarWalker MaQX Q-Switched laser system for treating tattoos, pigmented and vascular lesions, acne and scar revision, and permanent hair reduction. The Verde 532 mode in a "tattoo laser" is exclusive to the MaQX. Sales in the US will begin immediately. T
- Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals Unveils First-Ever IGA Scale for EBS Clinical Researchhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/castle-creek-pharmaceuticals-unveils-first-ever-iga-scale-for-ebs-clinical-research/2458035/Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals (CCP) has developed and validated the first Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) scale to be used by clinicians evaluating the average overall severity of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) lesions in clinical tria