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- App Launched for Medical Entrepreneurshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120824-app_launched_for_medical_entrepreneurs/2459746/The free Medical Entrepreneur App went live on the Apple Store this month. The app, developed by Steven M. Hacker, MD, provides healthcare providers and medical students with business intelligence and decision making tools before, duri
- Veil Cosmetics Introduced to Markethttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120727-veil_cosmetics_introduced_to_market/2459761/The concept of makeup artist Sébastien Tardif, Veil Cosmetics was inspired by Tardif's foundation in both art and fashion, which inspired the palette of bright-based colors that lift and illuminate the skin. Tardif cultivated his skincare sensibilities during his tenure in Asia, which led him
- Cone Health Pioneers Use of Fabric That Healshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120726-cone_health_pioneers_use_of_fabric_that_heals/2459762/Studies find that hospital linens and gowns can be transformed into therapeutic tools when made with a smooth, antimicrobial fabric called DermaTherapy. Researchers found that patients using DermaTherapy developed 81.5 percent fewer be
- Alcohol May Influence Skin Cancer Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-alcohol_may_influence_skin_cancer_risk/2459766/Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have some influence on risk for developing BCC but not SCC. (J Invest Dermatol. E-pub) Consumption of wine and spirits, specifically, appears to increase BCC risk, while beer consumption does not. Results come from an analysis of data on 54,766 people e
- Low Cancer Risk Associated with UVA Nail Lampshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-low_cancer_risk_associated_with_uva_nail_lamps/2459767/UVA lamps used for curing gel nails pose a very low risk for development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the dorsum of hands, new research suggests. (Br J Dermatol, E-pub). In fact, researchers say that only one woman in tens of thousands using UVA lamps over a number of years will develop SCC a
- Pycnogenol Improves Visible Signs of Aginghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120718-pycnogenol_improves_visible_signs_of_aging/2459770/Pycnogenol is effective in improving visible signs of skin aging in women aged 55 to 68 years, according to a study published in a recent issue of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. The study found that after 12 weeks of supplementing with Pycno
- Makucell Unveils Renewnthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120627-makucell_unveils_renewnt/2459779/Makucell, Inc., a pioneering regenerative biotechnology company, recently released the Renewnt (pronounced “Re-new-int”) brand. Renewnt's proprietary ingredient, Asymmtate, is a new approach to cellular aging, optimizing signals in the Wnt (pronounced “
- Provectus Pharmaceuticals Presents Phase II Data on PV-10https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120627-provectus_pharmaceuticals_presents_phase_ii_data_on_pv-10/2459780/Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, presented its top-line final data from the Phase II clinical trial of PV-10 for metastatic melanoma. Results were showcased at the
- National Eczema Blog Launcheshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120626-national_eczema_blog_launches/2459781/The National Eczema Association recently created a blog featuring guest bloggers on a variety of eczema-related topics. The first post, written by the blogger named “Spanish Key,” provides a patient perspective on eczema research topics and h
- Merz Appoints New Vice President of Medical Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120611-merz_appoints_new_vice_president_of_medical_dermatology/2459786/Merz, Inc. has appointed James P. Hartman as Vice President of Medical Dermatology. In the new role, Hartman will be responsible for the company's Medical and OTC/OTX dermatology business unit, which includes Naftin® (naftifine hydrochloride) and Mede