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- Potential Notalgia Paresthetica Breakthrough: Oral Difelikefalin May Curb Persistent Itchhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/potential-notalgia-paresthetica-breakthrough-oral-difelikefalin-may-curb-persistent-itch/2461553/Notalgia paresthetica—a nerve disorder characterized by a persistent itch in the upper back—is a common and underdiagnosed condition worldwide. To date, there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments specifically targeting this disorder. But a new s
- Medical Groups Offer Updated Guidance on Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settingshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/groups-offer-updated-guidance-on-hand-hygiene-in-healthcare-settings/2461551/Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The new recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin and nails and easy access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Strategi
- Study: Six Percent of Children Have Eczema Symptoms Worldwidehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-six-percent-of-children-have-eczema-symptoms-worldwide/2461550/About 6% of children and adolescents have some form of eczema, according to New research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy. In addition, 0.6% of children and 1.1% of adolescents across the g
- Meet TargetCool, CoolHealth's Solution to Post-Procedure Pain, Bruisinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/meet-targetcool-coolhealths-solution-to-post-procedure-pain-bruising/2461549/CoolHealth is entering the U.S. market with TargetCool. Leveraging tuneable cooling technology, TargetCool rapidly cools the skin, allowing providers to specifically set a “target” skin temperature down to the exact degree and
- MTX Use May Up Risk for Three Types of Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mtx-use-may-up-skin-cancer-risk/2461546/Methotrexate (MTX) may increase risk for three types of skin cancer, according to a new study out of University of Gothenburg. Patients receiving the drug include those with moderate to severe psoriasis; but in this particular patient group, a risk increase was only observed for basal c
- Dermalogica Launches New Course on Treating Melanin-Rich Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermalogica-launches-new-course-on-treating-melanin-rich-skin/2461545/In a move to address under-representation in the professional skin care industry’s training curricula regarding melanin-rich skin tones (specifically those categorized as Fitzpatrick levels IV-VI), Dermalogica announced it is launching “Treating Melanin-Rich Skin.” <
- Escient Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA IND Clearance to Start Phase 1 Study of EP262https://practicaldermatology.com/news/escient-pharmaceuticals-receives-fda-ind-clearance-to-start-phase-1-study-of-ep262/2461542/The FDA has cleared Escient Pharmaceuticals’ investigational new drug (IND) application for EP262. The clearance allows the Escient to initiate a Phase 1 first-in-human study for the company’s second drug candidate to be advanced into clinical development. EP262 is a first-i
- Mount Sinai Physician Promises $5 Million Bequest to Support the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mount-sinai-physician-promises-5-million-bequest-to-support-the-kimberly-and-eric-j-waldman-department-of-dermatology/2461536/The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai received a $5 million bequest promised by Kenneth L. Edelson, MD, Clinical Professor of Dermatology. This gift represents Dr. Edelson’s commitment to advancing dermatolo
- In Phase 2b Trial, Spesolimab Meets Endpoints for Prevention of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Flareshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/in-phase-2b-trial-spesolimab-meets-endpoints-for-prevention-of-generalized-pustular-psoriasis-gpp-flares/2461529/Spesolimab (Boehringer Ingelheim), an anti-interleukin-36 receptor antibody, met its primary and key secondary endpoint, demonstrating it can prevent flares in patients with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and provide sustained symptom management up to 48 weeks, according to results of the P
- Phase 2 Data: Jeuveau “Extra-Strength” Dose Produces Lasting Resultshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/phase-2-data-jeuveau-extra-strength-dose-produces-lasting-results/2461528/Evolus' Jeuveau Extra-Strength achieved one-point improvement on the Glabellar Lines Scale with the duration of effect lasting 26 weeks, representing a prolonged 6-month performance, the Company reports. The extra-strength glabellar line study is a multicenter, double