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- FDA Approves SciBase's Nevisense for Melanoma Detectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approved-scibases-nevisense-for-melanoma-diagnosis/2458136/The FDA has approved the Scibase Pre-Market Approval (PMA) for Nevisense, a device for the early detection of malignant melanoma. According to the letter from the FDA the device is intended for use on cutaneous lesions with one or more clinical or historical characteristics of melano
- Common Soap Ingredient May Alter Skin's Wettabilityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/common-soap-ingredient-may-alter-skins-wettability/2458139/New research suggests that it is possible to alter the wettability of your skin using an ingredient commonly found in cosmetic cleaners. In a recent study, Guy German, PhD, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, along with
- No Need to Delay Certain Skin Procedures for Isotretinoin Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/no-need-to-delay-certain-skin-procedures-for-isotretinoin-patients/2458140/New consensus recommendations set the record straight on the timing of skin procedures for patients taking isotretinoin. After reviewing 32 relevant publications, the authors found “insufficient evidence” to support delaying manual dermabrasion, superficial chemical peels
- Thumbs Down for Neothetics, Inc.'s LIPO-202; Stock Plummetshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/thumbs-down-for-neothetics-incs-lipo-202/2458145/Neothetics, Inc.’s LIPO-202 for the reduction of submental subcutaneous fat failed to demonstrate improvement on any efficacy measurements or separation from placebo in a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial. Neothetics Inc. shares droppe
- FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Skin Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-new-antibiotic-for-skin-infections/2458149/The FDA has approved Melinta Therapeutics' Baxdela (delafloxacin) for adults for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Baxdela is a fluoroquinolone that exhibits activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative pathog
- PsA Patients Failing Anti-TNF Drugs May Do Well on Taltzhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/psa-patients-who-fail-anti-tnf-drugs-may-do-well-on-taltz/2458154/New data show that Taltz (ixekizumab) improved the signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who had inadequate response to one or two TNF inhibitors or were intolerant of TNF inhibitors treated. Eli Lilly has filed a supple
- FDA Cracks Down on Sonar For Distributing Unapproved Derm Drugshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-cracks-down-on-sonar-for-distributing-unapproved-derm-drugs/2458153/U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams for the Southern District of Florida entered a consent decree of permanent injunction between the United States and Stratus Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Miami, Florida, Sonar Products Inc. of Carlstadt, New Jersey an
- Cynosure's SculpSure Cleared for Back, Inner and Outer Thighshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cynosures-sculpsure-cleared-for-back-inner-and-outer-thighs/2458155/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an expanded clearance for Cynosure's SculpSure to treat the back and inner and outer thighs. The SculpSure treatment is already FDA-cleared for treatment of the abdomen an
- Leo Pharma Vet Named New COO for DermaRitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-pharma-vet-named-new-coo-for-dermarite/2458157/Barbara J. Osborne is DermaRite Industries’s new Chief Commercial Officer. In her role, Ms. Osborne will be responsible for driving the company's sales and commercialization efforts. She recently served as the U.S. Division President
- FDA Warns Public About Black Henna Tattoo Riskshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-warns-public-about-black-henna-tattoo-risks/2458159/Black henna temporary tattoos can cause serious skin reactions, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. For centuries, traditional henna, a reddish-brown plant extract, has been used to dye skin, hair, and fingernails in parts of Asia and Northern Africa. Henna is