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- Topical Cannabinoids May Soothe Itchy Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/topical-cannabinoids-may-soothe-itchy-skin/2458218/Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that may make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, atopic and contact dermatitis, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The new study app
- New “Sonoillumination” Waveguide Device Set to Improve Laser Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-sonoillumination-waveguide-device-set-to-improve-laser-surgery/2458221/One of the biggest issues with the lasers used to treat benign vascular birthmarks, port-wine stains and for tattoo removal is making sure the laser light, which is held at a distance from the skin, is perfectly and selectively absorbed by only the targeted birthmark or tattoo. Paul J.D.
- Scary Findings About Common Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villainshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ids-scary-findings-about-common-dermatologic-features-of-classic-movie-villains/2458227/What makes a villain (besides malice)? Scars, warts, deep wrinkles and alopecia, according to a new study that sought to identify the common dermatologic features of classic movie villains including Dr. Hannibal Lecter (“The Silence of the Lambs,” 1991), Mr. Potter (“It&
- Novan Forms New Advisory Council Focused on Nitric Oxide Technologies in Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novan-forms-new-advisory-council-focused-on-nitric-oxide-technologies-in-dermatology/2458228/Novan, Inc. has formed an Advisory Council comprised of key opinion leaders with broad expertise in dermatology. These leading physicians will provide medical advice and drug-development insight to the Company’s senior leadership team and board of directors. The Advisory Council will
- FDA Approves New Eczema Drug Dupixenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-new-eczema-drug-dupixent/2458233/The FDA has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Dupixent is intended for patients whose eczema is not controlled adequately by topical therapies, or those for whom topical therapies are n
- FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Form of Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-rare-form-of-skin-cancer/2458236/The FDA granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), including those who have not received prior chemotherapy. This is the first FDA-approved treatment for metastatic MCC, a r
- FDA Approved Juvéderm Vollure XC for Correction of Facial Wrinkles and Foldshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approved-juvderm-vollure-xc-for-correction-of-facial-wrinkles-and-folds/2458241/The FDA has approved Allergan plc's Juvéderm Vollure XC for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, in adults over the age of 21. In the US pivotal clinical trial, a majority (59 percent) of subjects saw improvement in moderate to severe na
- Education Credits Available: ABCs of Nitric Oxide in the Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/education-credits-available-abcs-of-nitric-oxide-in-the-skin/2458239/A free, online educational program intended to provide participants increased knowledge regarding the role of NO in maintaining a variety of physiologic processes has been launched. The program is directed by James Q. Del Rosso, DO. The program is also intended to address the correlation of
- No Antibiotics Needed For Mild Infected Eczema in Kidshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/no-antibiotics-needed-for-mild-infected-eczema-in-kids/2458238/Oral or topical antibiotics are not effective for treating milder clinically infected eczema in children, a new study shows. In the study of 113 children with clinical, non-severely infected eczema, participants received either oral
- Heliocare Spotlights Improved Formulation: Vegan, Gluten-free, and Dye-freehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/heliocare-spotlights-improved-formulation-vegan-gluten-free-and-dye-free/2458243/Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula, a clinically proven, natural dietary supplement with antioxidant effects on the skin, has been updated to be vegan, gluten-free, and free of artificial dyes. The once-daily capsules from Ferndale Healthcare, have been recommended by dermatologists fo