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- New Survey: Rosacea Inflicts Physical Discomforthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120925-new_survey_rosacea_inflicts_physical_discomfort/2459731/A recent survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) shows that significant physical discomfort often accompanies the visible signs of rosacea. In the survey of 1,709 patients with rosacea, nearly 93 percent said they had experienced physical discomfort as a result of the disorder. A burn
- NeoStrata Launches SKIN ACTIVE Perfecting Peelhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120918-neostrata_launches_skin_active_perfecting_peel/2459736/NeoStrata Company, Inc., the creators of the original glycolic acid peel, introduced the Perfecting Peel to SKIN ACTIVE, its line of antiaging skincare. SKIN ACTIVE Perfecting Peel is formulated with a 20% alpha hydroxy acid blend of 10% citric
- Plastic Surgeons Use ExtendCredit to Provide Financing Services for Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120830-plastic_surgeons_use_extendcredit_to_provide_financing_services_for_patients/2459744/Riverside Plastic Surgery and San Diego-based SpiritLift Plastic Surgery recently started using ExtendCredit.com, an online software platform for creating and managing in-house customer financing plans for small to mid-sized businesses. The two practices now use ExtendCredit's fully automated, onlin
- App Launched for Medical Entrepreneurshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120824-app_launched_for_medical_entrepreneurs/2459746/The free Medical Entrepreneur App went live on the Apple Store this month. The app, developed by Steven M. Hacker, MD, provides healthcare providers and medical students with business intelligence and decision making tools before, duri
- Zein Obagi, MD To Direct 24th Ultimate Skin Health Symposiumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120807-zein_obagi_md_to_direct_24th_ultimate_skin_health_symposium/2459755/Zein E. Obagi, MD was named director of the 24th Ultimate Skin Health Symposium, a three-day skin rejuvenation program taking place at the Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, from November 9-11, 2012. Key topics of the symposium will i
- National Rosacea Society to Host 20th Anniversary Galahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120730-national_rosacea_society_to_host_20th_anniversary_gala/2459759/The National Rosacea Society is hosting a 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration and Dinner on August 17, 2012, from 6-9pm at the Boston Sheraton Hotel during the summer AAD meeting to give thanks to the countless healthcare professionals who have helped improve the quality of life for rosacea patients w
- Sandoz Completes Acquisition of Fougera Pharmaceuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120727-sandoz_completes_acquisition_of_fougera_pharmaceuticals/2459760/Sandoz has completed its USD $1.525 billion acquisition of specialty dermatology company Fougera Pharmaceuticals. Combined with Sandoz's existing generic dermatology franchise, this acquisition positions Sandoz as the new #1 in generic dermatology
- Veil Cosmetics Introduced to Markethttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120727-veil_cosmetics_introduced_to_market/2459761/The concept of makeup artist Sébastien Tardif, Veil Cosmetics was inspired by Tardif's foundation in both art and fashion, which inspired the palette of bright-based colors that lift and illuminate the skin. Tardif cultivated his skincare sensibilities during his tenure in Asia, which led him
- Alcohol May Influence Skin Cancer Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-alcohol_may_influence_skin_cancer_risk/2459766/Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have some influence on risk for developing BCC but not SCC. (J Invest Dermatol. E-pub) Consumption of wine and spirits, specifically, appears to increase BCC risk, while beer consumption does not. Results come from an analysis of data on 54,766 people e
- Low Cancer Risk Associated with UVA Nail Lampshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-low_cancer_risk_associated_with_uva_nail_lamps/2459767/UVA lamps used for curing gel nails pose a very low risk for development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the dorsum of hands, new research suggests. (Br J Dermatol, E-pub). In fact, researchers say that only one woman in tens of thousands using UVA lamps over a number of years will develop SCC a