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- Skin Cancer Foundation: Dermatologists and Beauty Professionals Team Up to Spot Skin Cancershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141113-skin_cancer_foundation_dermatologists_and_beauty_professionals_team_up_to_spot_skin_cancers/2459069/The Skin Cancer Foundation is encouraging dermatologists and beauty professionals to work together through an education program called Heads Up! The skin cancer awareness program provides beauty professionals, including hair stylists and aestheticians, with tips on what to look for, and how to speak
- Dr. Mary Lupo Joins Aquavit Pharmaceuticals' Scientific Advisory Boardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141106-dr_mary_lupo_joins_aquavit_pharmaceuticals_scientific_advisory_board/2459072/Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD has joined the US Scientific Advisory Board of Aquavit Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Lupo is a board-certified dermatologist who is internationally recognized for non-surgical skin rejuvenation. In 1984, she opened
- A Pivotal Phase III Gevokizumab Study is Initiated in Patients With Pyoderma Gangrenosumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141104-a_pivotal_phase_3_gevokizumab_study_is_initiated_in_patients_with_pyoderma_gangrenosum/2459074/The Phase III gevokizumab study in patients with active pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare neutrophilic dermatosis of expanding necrotic skin ulcers, is open for patient enrollment. The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of gevokizumab in treating the active ulc
- Syneron Candela Announces FDA Clearance of PicoWay Picosecond Laser for Tattoo Removalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141103-syneron_candela_announces_fda_clearance_of_picoway_picosecond_laser_for_tattoo_removal/2459076/The FDA granted 510(K) clearance to Syneron Candela's PicoWay picosecond device for tattoo removal. PicoWay is a dual wavelength device, with 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths, which utilizes the proprietary PicoWay Technology to generate picosecond pulses for the removal of tattoos. The FDA clearanc
- Nerium International Announces Creation of Scientific Advisory Boardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141027-nerium_international_announces_creation_of_scientific_advisory_board/2459078/Nerium International established a Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of the following scientists and dermatologists: Dr. Adam Friedman, Dr. Neal Bhatia, Dr. Mira Stotland, Marie Bertrand, Dr. Debra J. Wattenberg, and Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy. The mission of the
- Study Finds that the Use of MelaFind Reduced Benign Biopsies by 61% in Patients at Risk for Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141024-study_finds_that_the_use_of_melafind_reduced_benign_biopsies_by_61_in_patients_at_risk_for_melanoma/2459079/The study, conducted independently and not sponsored by MELA Sciences, Inc. had an initial cohort of 166 pigmented lesions on 30 patients were identified as suspicious by visual inspection and dermoscopy. 64 of those lesions were identified for biopsy and 102 were selected for continued observati
- Restoration Robotics has Harvested the 10 Millionth Hair with the Artas® Robotic Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141024-restoration_robotics_has_harvested_the_10_millionth_hair_with_the_artas_robotic_system/2459080/Dr. Eduardo López Bran, a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Society said, "We are excited to have harvested the 10 millionth hair. “It is important that my practice continues to offer the most advanced hair restoration procedures to our patients. The ARTAS Robotic Sys
- FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Secukinumab for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141020-fda_advisory_committee_recommends_approval_of_secukinumab_for_moderate_to_severe_plaque_psoriasis/2459081/The Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee (DODAC) to the FDA voted 7 to 0 to support the approval of AIN457 (secukinumab), a selective interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates
- Novel Molecule Promising in Hyperhidrosis Pilot Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141016-novel_molecule_promising_in_hyperhidrosis_pilot_study/2459082/The outcome of a pilot study of BBI-4000, new compound for the topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis, support the potential for BBI-4000 to become a safe and effective treatment option for people suffering from excessive sweating. BBI-4000 is a new molecular entity from Brickell Biotec
- Novartis data at EADV show consistent efficacy of AIN457 (secukinumab) in clearing skin of psoriasis patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141013-novartis_data_at_eadv_show_consistent_efficacy_of_ain457_secukinumab_in_clearing_skin_of_psoriasis_patients/2459087/Novartis announced that new analyses of AIN457 (secukinumab) Phase III studies showed that treatment with secukinumab 300 mg resulted in higher rates of clear to almost clear skin at Week 12 versus placebo, regardless of patients' psoriasis disease severity (p<0.0001)[1].