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- BTL Aesthetics Introduces Exilis Elitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130415-btl_aesthetics_introduces_exilis_elite/2459563/BTL Aesthetics recently introduced the Exilis ELITE, its next stage device for reducing wrinkles and treating skin laxity of the face and body. Optimizing the dynamic monopolar radiofrequency (RF) technology of the original Exilis system, the new ELITE platformoptimizes the monopolar radiofrequency
- FDA Approves New Corticosteroid Spray for Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130415-fda_approves_new_corticosteroid_spray_for_psoriasis/2459564/The FDA has approved Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. According manufacturer Taro Pharmaceuticals, Topicort Spray is indicated for patients 18 years of age or older.
- World's Most Valuable Cosmetics Brands Revealedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130410-worlds_most_valuable_cosmetics_brands_revealed/2459566/Brand Finance released its annual study of the top 50 most valuable cosmetics brands. Despite a very slight brand value fall, Olay holds its dominant position at the top of the BrandFinance Cosmetics 50 table, with a value of US$11.7 billion. However, Olay's lead at the top has shrunk from US$4 bill
- OPTiM Trial Results: New Immunotherapy Study in Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130409-optim_trial_results_new_immunotherapy_study_in_melanoma/2459569/Results from the Oncovex (GM-CSF) Pivotal Trial in Melanoma (OPTiM) show that a genetically modified version of herpes simplex virus type 1, designated talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC), shrank melanoma in patients who were in the late stages of the disease. The T-VEC virus works through direct dest
- Rosacea Hinders Social Experiences For More Than 16 Million Americanshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130409-rosacea_hinders_social_experiences_for_more_than_16_million_americans/2459570/Roughly half of rosacea patients refuse certain foods and drinks for fear of triggering a rosacea flare-up. That's according to numbers from the National Rosacea Society (NRS), which designated the month of April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the early warning signs of rosacea. T
- Houston Surgeon Performs Breakthrough Robotic Hair Restorationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-houston_surgeon_performs_breakthrough_robotic_hair_restoration/2459574/Restoration Robotics, Inc. installed its revolutionary ARTAS System at the Mosaic Clinic in Houston, TX. Dr. Rashid Rashid is one of the few hair physicians in the country to hold both MD and PhD degrees and an enhanced background in r
- New Jersey Passes Law Prohibiting Indoor Tanning for Those Under 17https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-new_jersey_passes_law_prohibiting_indoor_tanning_for_those_under_17/2459575/The state of New Jersey recently passed a law that bans minors under the age of 17 years old from using indoor tanning devices. The law passed both the New Jersey House and Senate in February and was signed into law by Gov. Christopher Christie on April 1, 2013. Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, President o
- Merz Makes Offer for Obagihttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-merz_makes_offer_for_obagi/2459576/With an unexpected $383.5 million bid, Merz Pharma Group formally proposed to acquire Obagi Medical Products, outdoing rival Valeant's bid for Obagi announced late last month and reported in yesterday's edition of DermWire. Merz sent a letter to Obagi Medical Products Inc.'s board offering to buy al
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Obagi Medical Products for Approximately $344 Millionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-valeant_pharmaceuticals_to_acquire_obagi_medical_products_for_approximately_360_million/2459581/Valeant Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement to acquire Obagi Medical Products. The transaction values Obagi common stock at approximately $344 million and was unanimously approved by the Obagi Board of Directors. Under terms of the merger agreement, Valeant will commence a tender offer for
- Investigational Melanoma Agent Meets Endpoint in Phase 3 Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-investigational_melanoma_agent_meets_endpoint_in_phase_3_trial/2459582/New Phase 3 trial data found that Amgen's investigational melanoma agent talimogene laherparepvec met its primary endpoint of durable response rate for the treatment of unresected stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV melanoma. Researchers observed a statistically significant difference of 16 percent in DRR in pa