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- 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
- 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
- Dr. Amy Forman Taub Partners With Mott 50https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-dr_amy_forman_taub_partners_with_mott_50/2459572/Chicago-area board-certified dermatologist Amy Forman Taub, MD teamed up with Mott 50 to create a specially designed sun-protective shirt to be sold at her SKINFO Specialty Skincare Boutique. The breathable, long-sleeve navy Skin For Life shirt is pump
- 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
- 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
- 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
- NeoStrata Introduces Line Lift Duohttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130314-neostrata_introduces_line_lift_duo/2459589/NeoStrata Company, Inc. launched the SKIN ACTIVE Line Lift featuring Aminofil™, a novel tyrosine amino acid derivative (N-Acetyl Tyrosinamide) that delivers a rapid volumizing effect in the deep skin matrix to visibly reduce deep facial lines and wrinkles. Applied together twice daily, the SKIN ACTI