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- FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Skin Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-new-antibiotic-for-skin-infections/2458149/The FDA has approved Melinta Therapeutics' Baxdela (delafloxacin) for adults for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Baxdela is a fluoroquinolone that exhibits activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative pathog
- FDA Warns Public About Black Henna Tattoo Riskshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-warns-public-about-black-henna-tattoo-risks/2458159/Black henna temporary tattoos can cause serious skin reactions, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. For centuries, traditional henna, a reddish-brown plant extract, has been used to dye skin, hair, and fingernails in parts of Asia and Northern Africa. Henna is
- Murad Adds Two New Blemish-busting Products for Acne Awareness Monthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/murad-adds-two-new-products-for-acne-awareness-month/2458161/June is acne awareness month, and Murad is rolling out two anti-acne new products to help patients say goodbye to blemishes. The new Pore Extractor Pomegranate Mask ($38 from Murad.com) features volcanic clay, pomegranate extract and lactic aci
- HED Research Fuels Understanding of Male Pattern Baldnesshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hed-research-fuels-understanding-of-male-pattern-baldness/2458162/The origins of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) may help researchers get a better handle on the genetic underpinnings of common hair disorders. The findings appear in Nature Communications. About one in 5,000 to 10,000 people are thought to have HED, although this
- Tildrakizumab Performs Well in Two Phase 3 Psoriasis Studieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/tildrakizumab-performs-well-in-two-phase-3-psoriasis-studies/2458164/Two Phase 3 trials show that tildrakizumab is efficacious and well-tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Specifically more than 60 percent of all patients who received the active medication showed improvement, compared to less than 10 percent of patients
- First Patient Enrolled in DELIVERS Study of Diacerein 1% Ointment for EBShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/first-patient-enrolled-in-delivers-study-of-diacerein-1-ointment-for-ebs/2458168/The first patient has enrolled in Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals (CCP) Phase 2/3 DELIVERS clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of diacerein 1% ointment (CCP-020) for the treatment of epidermolysis bull
- Luminora Launches New UPF Sunwear Linehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/luminora-launches-new-upf-sunwear-line/2458169/Founded by skin cancer surgeon, Dr. Ali Hendi, and his designer wife, Azi Hendi, the Spring/Summer 2017 collection from Luminora launched in May with 12 foundational pieces priced from $60 to $485. Luminora™ is a new
- ASDS: Nearly 10.5 Million Treatments Performed in 2016https://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-nearly-105-million-treatments-performed-in-2016/2458171/Dermatologic surgeons performed nearly 10.5 million medically necessary and cosmetic procedures in 2016 – five percent more than 2015 and up 31 percent since 2012, according to the 2016 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Survey on Dermatologi
- May 26, 2017 is Don't Fry Dayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/may-26-2017-is-dont-fry-day/2458173/The Friday before Memorial Day (May 26, 2017) is Don’t Fry Day. The day, designated by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) in collaboration with
- Statement from AAD President Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD, on the Safety of Sunscreenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/statement-from-aad-president-henry-w-lim-md-faad-on-the-safety-of-sunscreen/2458179/“The American Academy of Dermatology wants to emphasize that sunscreen remains a safe, effective form of sun protection. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cance