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- ASDS/ASDSA Accepts 'Call to Action' on Skin Cancer Preventionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asdsasdsa-accepts-call-to-action-on-skin-cancer-prevention/2458883/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) announced it actively supports the measures to fight skin cancer set forth in the Skin Cancer Prevention Progress Report that was recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Progress Report builds upon last su
- Genentech Initiates Phase III Trial of Rituximab in Pemphigus Vulgarishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/genentech-initiates-phase-iii-trial-of-rituximab-in-pemphigus-vulgaris/2458885/Genentech has initiated a Phase III clinical trial investigating the use of Rituxan (rituximab) in patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV). The aim of the PEMPHIX study is to determin
- Provectus Receives Patent for Investigational Melanoma Agent PV-10https://practicaldermatology.com/news/provectus-receives-patient-for-investigational-melanoma-agent-pv-10/2458891/Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. has received a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office, protecting the use of PV-10 in combination with certain other types of drugs in the treatment of melanoma and cancers of the liver. Specifically, the patent covers the use of PV-10 in combination wit
- Finacea Foam 15% Approved for Treatment of Inflammatory Papules and Pustules in Patients with Mild to Moderate Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/finacea-foam-15-approved-for-treatment-of-inflammatory-papules-and-pustules-in-patients-with-mild-to-moderate-rosacea/2458899/The FDA approved Finacea® (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% for the topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. The approval is based on results from two pivotal clinical trials examining the efficacy and safety of Finacea® Foam com
- Miramar Labs to Launch miraSmooth Treatment with FDA Clearance of miraDry For Permanent Reduction of Underarm Hairhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/miramar-labs-to-launch-mirasmooth-treatment-with-fda-clearance-of-miradry-for-permanent-reduction-of-underarm-hair/2458906/Miramar Labs’ miraDry® System received FDA clearance for the treatment of unwanted underarm hair, and permanent reduction of underarm hair of all colors. Miramar Lab's proprietary miraWave® technology—use of precisely controlled microwave energy—is the founda
- ASDS Finds Age Affects Facial Treatment Preferenceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-finds-age-affects-facial-treatment-preferences/2458908/A research-based analysis published in Dermatologic Surgery found that facial treatment preferences among women often are tied to their age. Younger women are more likely to seek cosmetic medical treatments for the upper face while women 50 and older prioritize treatments of the lower fa
- Galderma Receives FDA Approval for Epiduo Forte for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/galderma-receives-fda-approval-for-epiduo-forte-for-acne/2458909/The FDA approved Galderma’s antibiotic-free Epiduo® Forte (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 0.3%/2.5%, for the once-daily, topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Epiduo Forte Gel is the first combination of these strengths of the retinoid, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, developed for
- Brickell Biotech Appoints Patricia Walker, MD, PhD as President and CSOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/brickell-biotech-appoints-patricia-walker-md-phd-as-president-and-cso/2458912/Patricia Walker, MD, PhD has joined Brickell Biotech, Inc. as President and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Walker, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and aesthetic dermatology, most recently served as the Chief Medical Officer for Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Over
- CMS and AMA Announce Efforts to Ease ICD-10 Transitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cms-and-ama-announce-efforts-to-ease-icd-10-transition/2458913/The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are initiating efforts to continue to help physicians get ready ahead of the October 1 deadline to move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding for medical diagnoses and inpatient hospital procedures. In respons
- Unilever to Acquire Muradhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/unilever-to-acquire-murad/2458916/Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Murad. This follows the recent acquisitions of Dermalogica, Kate Somerville, and REN, which jointly position Unilever as a key player in the personal care prestige segment. Murad was founded in 1989 in Los Angeles. Howard Murad MD, a dermatologi