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- Inaugural ElderDerm Conference Hosted by GWhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/inaugural-elderderm-conference-hosted-gw/2467204/The inaugural ElderDerm Conference was held June 6 in Washington, DC, hosted by the GW Department of Dermatology. Co-Director Adam Friedman, MD, a Practical DermatologyÒ Editorial Board member, presented two talks: “Hair Loss in the Elderly: Considerations and Therapeutic Approaches” and “Current C…
- NEA Study Illuminates Gaps in Mental Health Help for Eczema Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nea-study-illuminates-gaps-mental-health-help-eczema-patients/2467195/Forty-two percent of patients with atopic dermatitis (eczema) and caregivers of children/teens with the condition never spoke about mental health with primary eczema care providers, according to National Eczema Association (NEA) research published this month in Skin and Health Disease. This was the…
- FDA Approves Gel for Axillary Hyperhidrosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-gel-axillary-hyperhidrosis/2467109/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new prescription gel used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in adults and children 9 and older, manufacturer Botanix Pharmaceuticals announced. Sofdra (sofpironium) is the first chemical entity approved by the FDA …
- PD-1 Gene Variants Linked to Melanoma Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pd-1-gene-variants-linked-melanoma-risk/2467088/A recent study has highlighted significant associations between specific single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in the PD-1 and PD-L1 genes and the risk of metastatic melanoma (MM). Researchers conducted the study at IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino in Genova, Italy, and included 125 patients with…
- FDA Gives Green Light to InnoCare's Clinical Trial of TYK2 Inhibitor ICP-332 for ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-gives-green-light-innocares-clinical-trial-tyk2-inhibitor-icp-332-ad/2467004/InnoCare Pharma announced that the FDA has cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application for its novel TYK2 (Tyrosine Kinase 2) inhibitor, ICP-332. ICP-332 is a potent and selective TYK2 inhibitor. It achieved multiple efficacy endpoints in the China phase 2 study for the treatment of pati…
- Study Highlights Gaps in Dermatology PA Certification Exam Coveragehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-highlights-gaps-dermatology-pa-certification-exam-coverage/2466960/New research suggests that the prevalence of skin disease burden in the United States generally aligns with the physician assistant (PA) certification exam, with areas for improvement. According to the new study published in the Journal of Dermatology Physicians Assistants, the National Commission …
- Dapsone Gel Shows Promise for Treating Acne in Skin of Colorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dapsone-gel-shows-promise-treating-acne-skin-color/2463234/A new study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology indicates that dapsone gel, 7.5% (Aczone®, Almirall) was safe and effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients with skin of color. "Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease prevalent in skin of color patients," the authors wrote. "Studies…
- New Image-Guided Dermatology Therapy System Receives CE Mark in Europehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-oncology-and-dermatology-device-approved-europe/2463232/Ultrasound tech manufacturer TOOsonix A/S announced that it has received EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) CE certification for its image-guided dermatologic therapy system, System ONE-M™, according to a news release from the company. The device facilitates the treatment of common skin cancers and…
- Oral HSP90 Inhibitor Gets Positive Feedback From FDAhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/oral-hsp90-inhibitor-gets-positive-feedback-fda/2463023/A first-in-class oral drug candidate for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) received positive feedback from a pre-Investigational New Drug meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a press release. MC2 Therapeutics, a commercial stage biotech company focused o…
- Research Grant Supports Animal-Free Testing for Botoxhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-grant-supports-animal-free-testing-botox/2462979/The National Center for Advancing Translational Services (NCATS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded a $2 million research grant to develop an advanced testing platform capable of assessing the potency of botulinum toxin without the need for animal testing, according to a press re…