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- FDA Approves Odomzo for Locally Advanced BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-odomzo-sonidegib-for-locally-advanced-bcc/2458903/The FDA approved Novartis’ Odomzo® (sonidegib, formerly LDE225) 200 mg capsules for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC) that has recurred following surgery or radiation therapy, or those who are not candidates for surgery or radi
- ASDS Finds Age Affects Facial Treatment Preferenceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-finds-age-affects-facial-treatment-preferences/2458908/A research-based analysis published in Dermatologic Surgery found that facial treatment preferences among women often are tied to their age. Younger women are more likely to seek cosmetic medical treatments for the upper face while women 50 and older prioritize treatments of the lower fa
- Galderma Receives FDA Approval for Epiduo Forte for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/galderma-receives-fda-approval-for-epiduo-forte-for-acne/2458909/The FDA approved Galderma’s antibiotic-free Epiduo® Forte (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 0.3%/2.5%, for the once-daily, topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Epiduo Forte Gel is the first combination of these strengths of the retinoid, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, developed for
- Research: Slow-release Nitric Oxide Particles May Reduce Inflammatory Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-slow-release-nitric-oxide-particles-may-reduce-inflammatory-acne/2458910/GW researcher and dermatologist, Adam Friedman, M.D., and colleagues, find that the release of nitric oxide over time may be a new way to treat and prevent acne through nanotechnology. This research, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, identified that the nanoparticles were eff
- Brickell Biotech Appoints Patricia Walker, MD, PhD as President and CSOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/brickell-biotech-appoints-patricia-walker-md-phd-as-president-and-cso/2458912/Patricia Walker, MD, PhD has joined Brickell Biotech, Inc. as President and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Walker, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and aesthetic dermatology, most recently served as the Chief Medical Officer for Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Over
- CMS and AMA Announce Efforts to Ease ICD-10 Transitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cms-and-ama-announce-efforts-to-ease-icd-10-transition/2458913/The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are initiating efforts to continue to help physicians get ready ahead of the October 1 deadline to move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding for medical diagnoses and inpatient hospital procedures. In respons
- Cynosure's SculpSure Receives Expanded FDA Clearance for Lipolysis of the Abdomenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cynosures-sculpsure-receives-expanded-fda-clearance-for-lipolysis-of-the-abdomen/2458914/Cynosure, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market SculpSure™ for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen. In May, the FDA cleared SculpSure for non-invasive lipolysis of the flanks. SculpSure is a safe, clinically proven treatment designed to reduce fat non-invasivel
- Unilever to Acquire Muradhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/unilever-to-acquire-murad/2458916/Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Murad. This follows the recent acquisitions of Dermalogica, Kate Somerville, and REN, which jointly position Unilever as a key player in the personal care prestige segment. Murad was founded in 1989 in Los Angeles. Howard Murad MD, a dermatologi
- Restylane Lyft Approved for Cheek Augmentation and Midface Contour Deficiencieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/restylane-lyft-approved-for-cheek-augmentation-and-midface-contour-deficiencies/2458917/The FDA approved Galderma's Restylane Lyft for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21. Restylane Lyft, formerly marketed as Perlane-L, is an injectable gel used to increase volume and smooth wrinkles in the face. With t
- ASDS: Laser Hair Removal On the Risehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-laser-hair-removal-on-the-rise/2458918/More patients are seeking laser treatments to permanently remove unwanted hair, a new American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) survey shows. About 633,000 laser hair removal procedures were performed by ASDS members last year – a 27 percent increase from 2013 and a 51 percen