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- 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
- “Dermatologist from the Heart” Program Seeks Grant Proposalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130410-dermatologist_from_the_heart_program_seeks_grant_proposals/2459567/“Dermatologist from the Heart” is a new program from La Roche-Posay that aims to support initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for patients. The initiative will award a grant to the most compassionate project spearheaded by dermatologists that seek to enhance patients' quality of life.
- Novan Therapeutics: Nitric Oxide May Inhibit Skin Steroidogenesis Locallyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-novan_therapeutics_nitric_oxide_may_inhibit_skin_steroidogenesis_locally/2459571/Novan Therapeutics reports topical nitric oxide-based therapies may reduce androgen levels in the skin by locally inhibiting skin steroidogenesis. The targeted reduction of androgens in the skin could lead to first-in-class local antiandrogen products to treat acne and androgenic alopecia (male patt
- Obagi Fate Uncertain as New Details Emergehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130403-obagi_fate_uncertain_as_new_details_emerge/2459573/Following a bidding war with rival Merz Pharma Group, Valeant Pharmaceuticals appears set to acquire Obagi Medical Products. Valeant's original offer came in March, when the company announced that it would acquire Obagi at $19.75 per share, in a deal worth approximately $344 million. Then, in early
- 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
- New Survey Finds Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130327-new_survey_finds_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459578/Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found a 31 percent increase in requests for surge
- La Roche-Posay and WDS Expand Sun Protection Campaignhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-la_roche-posay_and_wds_expand_sun_protection_campaign/2459583/La Roche-Posay and the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) are taking their Time Out, Protect Your Skin (TOPS) initiative national. Launching this year in five public and private schools across the country, the TOPS program will increase awareness about sun protection and instill good skin health hab
- SkinMedica Unveils Hydroquinone-Free Skin Brightening Complexhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130314-skinmedica_unveils_hydroquinone-free_skin_brightening_complex/2459588/SkinMedica introduced its new skin brightening product, SkinMedica Lytera™ Skin Brightening Complex, a hydroquinone-free product that reduces the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots. Featuring a proprietary blend of ingredients, SkinMedica Lytera™ Skin Brightening Complex works to bright