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- Topical Cannabinoids May Soothe Itchy Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/topical-cannabinoids-may-soothe-itchy-skin/2458218/Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that may make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, atopic and contact dermatitis, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The new study app
- EWG Surveys Personal Care Product Companies About Removing 1,4-Dioxanehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ewg-surveys-personal-care-product-companies-about-removing-14-dioxane/2458220/The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is surveying U.S. makers of personal care products to ask if they are working to remove 1,4-dioxane, a potential human carcinogen, from their products. At least 8,000 products on the market contain ethoxylated ingredie
- Maria Carell Named New CEO of Revision Skincare LLC, Goodier Cosmetics LLChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/maria-carell-named-new-ceo-of-revision-skincare-llc-goodier-cosmetics-llc/2458223/Maria Carell is the new CEO of Revision Skincare® LLC and Goodier Cosmetics LLC. Ms. Carell's appointment follows the retirement of John Muller, the company's founder. Mr. Muller will retain hi
- Scary Findings About Common Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villainshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ids-scary-findings-about-common-dermatologic-features-of-classic-movie-villains/2458227/What makes a villain (besides malice)? Scars, warts, deep wrinkles and alopecia, according to a new study that sought to identify the common dermatologic features of classic movie villains including Dr. Hannibal Lecter (“The Silence of the Lambs,” 1991), Mr. Potter (“It&
- Novan Forms New Advisory Council Focused on Nitric Oxide Technologies in Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novan-forms-new-advisory-council-focused-on-nitric-oxide-technologies-in-dermatology/2458228/Novan, Inc. has formed an Advisory Council comprised of key opinion leaders with broad expertise in dermatology. These leading physicians will provide medical advice and drug-development insight to the Company’s senior leadership team and board of directors. The Advisory Council will
- Merz Taps Bob Rhatigan as New President, CEOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/merz-taps-bob-rhatigan-as-new-president-ceo/2458229/Allergan vet Bob Rhatigan is the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merz North America, and Patrick Urban will serve as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Rhatigan will assume responsibility for Merz&rsq
- Apax Partners To Acquire Syneron for Close to $400 millionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/apax-partners-to-acquire-syneron-for-close-to-400-million/2458230/An affiliate of funds advised by Apax Partners will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Syneron Candela for $11.00 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $397 million. The per share acquisition price repr
- Study: Severe Psoriasis More Common in Menhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/severe-psoriasis-more-common-in-men/2458235/Severe psoriasis predominantly affects men, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. In the study of 5,438 Swedish psoriasis patients, women had significantly (p<0.
- FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Form of Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-rare-form-of-skin-cancer/2458236/The FDA granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), including those who have not received prior chemotherapy. This is the first FDA-approved treatment for metastatic MCC, a r
- FDA Approved Juvéderm Vollure XC for Correction of Facial Wrinkles and Foldshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approved-juvderm-vollure-xc-for-correction-of-facial-wrinkles-and-folds/2458241/The FDA has approved Allergan plc's Juvéderm Vollure XC for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, in adults over the age of 21. In the US pivotal clinical trial, a majority (59 percent) of subjects saw improvement in moderate to severe na