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- Understanding How and When UV Rays Cause Melanomashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/understanding-how-and-when-uv-rays-cause-melanomas/2458002/When melanocyte stem cells accumulate a sufficient number of genetic mutations, they can become the cells where melanomas originate, Cornell University researchers report. Under normal conditions, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun activates melanocytes to release melanin, but if mel
- Study: Risk of Indoor Tanning Dependency Highest in Women with Depressive Symptomshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-risk-of-indoor-tanning-dependency-highest-in-women-with-depressive-symptoms/2458003/More than one in five young, white women who have used indoor tanning at least once in the past year show signs of being addicted to the high dose of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds. In addition, women with symptoms of depression were three times more likely to meet the crite
- Menlo Therapeutics Expands Management Teamhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/menlo-therapeutics-expands-management-team/2458006/Menlo Therapeutics Inc., a late stage biopharmaceutical company, is developing a neurokinin 1 (NK‐1) receptor antagonist (serlopitant) for the treatment of pruritus associated with various underlying conditions, and for the treatment of refractory chronic cough. The company, which continues to ad
- Timing of Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment Can Mean Life or Deathhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/timing-of-melanoma-diagnosis-treatment-can-mean-life-or-death/2458004/The sooner melanoma patients are treated, the better their survival, particularly for stage I melanoma, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. The research appears online today in the Journal of the
- Ortho Dermatologics: Long-term Efficacy Data for Siliqhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ortho-dermatologics-long-term-efficacy-data-for-siliq/2458009/Siliq™ (brodalumab) injection provided sustained high levels of skin clearance (PASI 100) over more than two years in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to data presented at the 2017 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas and reported by
- James P. Hartman Named New Vice President and General Manager at Solta Medicalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/james-p-hartman-named-new-vice-president-and-general-manager-at-solta-medical/2458011/James P. Hartman is the new Vice President and general manager at Solta Medical, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC. Mr. Hartman joined Solta Medical from Merz Aesthetics (a division of Merz Pharm
- MDRejuvena Launches Vivatia Skin Lightening Product Line in UShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mdrejuvena-launches-vivatia-skin-lightening-product-line-in-us/2458014/MDRejuvena, Inc., has launched the Vivatia skin lightening product line in the US. Vivatia incorporates a patented, proprietary foam technology that enhances the dispersion and absorption of active ingredients into the skin. Vivatia has been clinically studied and proven effective for hyperpigmen
- Two New Grants Continue Dr. Fredric S. Brandt's Legacyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/two-new-grants-continue-dr-fredric-s-brandts-legacy/2458018/Two American Society for Dermatologic Surgery members received grants totaling more tha
- Meet Thermage's New FLX Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/meet-thermages-new-flxtm-system/2458026/The US Food and Drug Administration granted 510(K) clearance to Solta Medical’s new Thermage FLXTM System for smoothing skin on the face, eyes, and body. The Thermage FLX features a new optimized energy delivery algorithm, know
- Medicaid Patients May Receive Less Timely Melanoma Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/medicaid-patients-may-receive-less-timely-melanoma-surgery/2458028/Delays in melanoma surgery may vary by insurance type, according to research in JAMA Dermatology. While Medicaid patients had the highest likelihood of delays, significant pro