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- ASDS Survey Finds Consumers Prefer Its Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-survey-finds-consumers-prefer-its-members/2458882/The 2015 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Consumer Survey on Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures – which reflects views on cosmetic medical treatments and ratings for 10 specific procedures – shows the majority of respondents in eight of 10 categories who had visited a de
- AAD Releases Second Set of Choosing Wisely Recommendationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-releases-second-set-of-choosing-wisely-recommendations/2458884/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released its second set of recommendations regarding dermatologic tests and treatments that are not always necessary. These recommendations were developed as part of the
- Genentech Initiates Phase III Trial of Rituximab in Pemphigus Vulgarishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/genentech-initiates-phase-iii-trial-of-rituximab-in-pemphigus-vulgaris/2458885/Genentech has initiated a Phase III clinical trial investigating the use of Rituxan (rituximab) in patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV). The aim of the PEMPHIX study is to determin
- GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Announces New Dermatology Residency Programhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gw-school-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-announces-new-dermatology-residency-program/2458895/The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to announce a new dermatology residency program that began on July 1, 2015. This unique training experience is open to national and international medical students, who will learn to provide the
- Nuvo Research Granted US Patent for Topical Onychomycosis Formulationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nuvo-research-granted-us-patent-for-topical-onychomycosis-formulation/2458896/The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a new U.S. patent number 9,084,754 ('754 Patent) to Nuvo Research Inc. for its highly permeating topical formulations of terbinafine, an antifungal drug, and methods for treating onychomycosis. The '754 Patent will expire on March 8, 2
- Cellfina Cleared to Treat Cellulite for Up to Two Yearshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cellfina-cleared-to-treat-cellulite-for-up-to-two-years/2458898/The Cellfina System from Ulthera, Inc. has received FDA clearance for the long-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs with no loss of benefit for up to 2 years. Ulthera is a a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merz, Inc. The
- Finacea Foam 15% Approved for Treatment of Inflammatory Papules and Pustules in Patients with Mild to Moderate Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/finacea-foam-15-approved-for-treatment-of-inflammatory-papules-and-pustules-in-patients-with-mild-to-moderate-rosacea/2458899/The FDA approved Finacea® (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% for the topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. The approval is based on results from two pivotal clinical trials examining the efficacy and safety of Finacea® Foam com
- Novartis Combination Therapy Tafinlar and Mekinist Receives FDA Priority Review Designationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novartis-combination-therapy-tafinlar-and-mekinist-receive-fda-priority-review-designation/2458904/The FDA has granted priority review for the same patient population for the combination of Novartis’ Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) and Mekinist® (trametinib) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation. Also, the Committee for Medi
- Dermatologist Warns of "Lime Disease"—Phytophotodermatosis—In Conjunction with National Tequila Dayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-warns-of-lime-diseasephytophotodermatosisin-conjunction-with-national-tequila-day/2458907/Margaritas may be the choice cocktail on July 24 to celebrate National Tequila Day, but Dr. Howard Steinman, a dermatologist with DermOne Dermatology Centers, has a sour warning: Sipping citrus fruit
- ASDS Finds Age Affects Facial Treatment Preferenceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-finds-age-affects-facial-treatment-preferences/2458908/A research-based analysis published in Dermatologic Surgery found that facial treatment preferences among women often are tied to their age. Younger women are more likely to seek cosmetic medical treatments for the upper face while women 50 and older prioritize treatments of the lower fa