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- More Than 1,000 Ulthera Systems Sold Worldwidehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120725-more_than_1000_ulthera_systems_sold_worldwide/2459764/Ulthera, Inc. has sold more than 1,000 Ulthera Systems globally, with more than 100,000 treatments performed using the System. Ultherapy is a non-invasive face and neck treatment to help lift and tighten. In the first half of 2012, the company rep
- 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
- Ellman International Acquires Four Low-cost Lasers from Sandstonehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-ellman_international_acquires_four_low-cost_lasers_from_sandstone/2459768/Ellman International, Inc. has acquired the assets of Sandstone Medical Technologies, LLC., a recognized leader in the aesthetic laser and IPL technology field. Sandstone's high quality laser and IPL portfolio offers four multifunctional systems, a
- Cosmetic Bootcamp Adds Topics to Summer Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120627-cosmetic_bootcamp_adds_topics_to_summer_meeting/2459778/The Cosmetic Bootcamp, an educational symposium for the core aesthetic specialties, has added topics to its summer sessions. These include Dr. David Sarwer (University of Pennsylvania, a nationally known expert on the psychology of cosmetic pati
- Wellness Center USA Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire Psoria-Shield Inc.https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120626-wellness_center_usa_inc_signs_agreement_to_acquire_psoria-shield_inc/2459782/Wellness Center USA Inc.(OTCQB/OTCBB: WCUI), a healthcare and nutraceutical company, signed a share exchange agreement to acquire Psoria-Shield Inc. (PSI), a developer and manufacturer of UV p
- Stiefel, a GSK Company, Acquires Worldwide Rights to Toctino (alitretinoin)https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120612-stiefel_a_gsk_company_acquires_worldwide_rights_to_toctino_alitretinoin/2459784/Stiefel, a GSK company, has entered into a worldwide agreement to acquire Toctino (alitretinoin) from Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. A once-daily oral retinoid, Toctino is in Phase 3 trials in the US, where it has not yet received FDA approval. Globally, it is the only prescription medicine specifically
- Free Podcasts on Complete UV Protectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120612-free_podcasts_on_complete_uv_protection/2459785/On the new edition of "Healthy Vision with Dr. Val Jones," dermatologist and author Jeanine Downie, MD, and Stephen Cohen, OD, past president of the Arizona Optometric Association, join Dr. Val to talk about the importance of sun protection. Both doctors share tips on steps adults and children can t
- Merz Appoints New Vice President of Medical Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120611-merz_appoints_new_vice_president_of_medical_dermatology/2459786/Merz, Inc. has appointed James P. Hartman as Vice President of Medical Dermatology. In the new role, Hartman will be responsible for the company's Medical and OTC/OTX dermatology business unit, which includes Naftin® (naftifine hydrochloride) and Mede
- Suneva to Acquire Worldwide Rights to Refissa(R)https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120604-suneva_to_acquire_worldwide_rights_to_refissar/2459789/Suneva Medical , a privately-held aesthetics company, will acquire worldwide rights to Refissa® and its marketed generic equivalent from Spear Pharmaceuticals. The portfolio contains the only tretinoin creams with