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- Soliton's RAP Technology Now Cleared for Cellulitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/solitons-rap-technology-now-cleared-for-cellulite/2460681/The FDA has cleared Soliton Inc.’s Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) technology for the short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite. Harnessing the power of sound, the unique, rapid-pulsed technology safely and comfortably breaks apart the fibrous septa bands beneath the skin that cause cellulit…
- Skin Cancer Foundation: Champions for Change Gala Raises $600,000https://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-cancer-foundation-champions-for-change-gala-raises-600000/2457527/The Skin Cancer Foundation’s 22nd annual Gala raised $600,000 to support the organization’s educational campaigns, community programs, and research initiatives. More than 400 guests attended the event, including Skin Cancer Foundation donors, industry and physician allies, celebrity supporters and …
- AAD Announces New Officers and Board Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-announces-new-officers-and-board-members/2458608/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) announced the results of its annual election. These new officers and board members also will hold the same positions for the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Suzanne Olbricht, MD, FAAD will take the office of Academy president-elect. Dr. Olbric…
- A Clinician's Guide to Alopecia: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/a-clinicians-guide-to-alopecia-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/2461898/Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a prevalent condition that affects people across every demographic.1 Unlike other skin issues that may remain unnoticed for extended periods, hair loss is often immediately apparent to the patient. Recently, alopecia has gained significant media attention follo…
- Dr. Shawn Kwatra Named New Chair of Dermatology at the UM School of Medicine, Chief of Service of Dermatology at UM Medical Centerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-shawn-kwatra-named-new-chair-of-dermatology-at-the-um-school-of-medicine-chief-of-service-of-dermatology-at-um-medical-center/2462002/Shawn Kwatra, MD will become the next Chair of the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Chief of Service of Dermatology at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), following a national search. Dr. Kwatra, who will begin the new role in early 2024, wil…
- FDA Deems Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide an Established Method of Sterilizationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-deems-vaporized-hydrogen-peroxide-an-established-method-of-sterilization/2462205/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it now considers vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) as an established method of sterilization for medical devices. In what the agency called a recognition of its long-time effectiveness, it revised the final guidance on the Submission and R…
- Bio-Oil Celebrates Body Confidence Through Body Positivity Month Campaignhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/bio-oil-celebrates-body-confidence-through-body-positivity-month-campaign/2461538/Bio-Oil is rolling out a month-long campaign in celebration of February's Body Positivity Month to encourage self-love, promote body confidence, and highlight the role that Bio-Oil plays in helping people to love their stretch marks due to pregnancy, to scars from surgical procedures. Throughout…
- Alma Launches the Alma Hybrid and Alma TED Systems in Canadahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/alma-launches-the-alma-hybrid-and-alma-ted-systems-in-canada/2461298/Alma Hybrid and Alma TED systems are now commercially available in Canada, the company reports. Alma Hybrid, the first laser platform to include an ablative 10,600 nm (CO2) laser and a non-ablative 1570 nm laser for skin resurfacing that offers a comprehensive solution to utilize each best-in-clas…
- Soliton Appoints Sean J. Shapiro as Vice President of Saleshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/soliton-appoints-sean-j-shapiro-as-vice-president-of-sales/2460643/Sean J. Shapiro is Soliton, Inc’s New Vice President of Sales, effective January 1, 2021. "We are very excited to have Sean join our team during this pivotal time for the company as we anticipate clearance of our 510(k) application for cellulite reduction during the first quarter of 2021,” says B…
- New Data Support Clinical Utility of DermTech's PLAhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-data-support-clinical-utility-of-dermtechs-pla/2460074/A new clinical study confirms the clinical utility of the DermTech’s pigmented lesion assay (PLA)in the early detection of melanoma. The PLA is a non-invasive test that uses molecular gene expression to identify malignant changes in a skin sample collected with adhesive patches. With a demonstrat…