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- Survey: Despite Knowledge, Parents Don't Drive Kids' Sunscreen Usehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-despite-knowledge-parents-dont-drive-kids-sunscreen-use/2458142/According to a new Neutrogena Survey conducted online by Harris Poll, more than 4 in 5 parents of children under 18 years old say their children do not wear sunscreen on a daily basis— despite over 9 in 10 Americans believing sunscreen is important for protecting a child’s health.
- Senate Unveils Health Care Proposalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/senate-unveils-health-care-proposal/2458147/The newly unveiled Senate Republican leadership’s health care proposal, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, would roll back much of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to media reports, the 142-page bill calls for: Elimination of the individual and e
- 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
- Leo Pharma Vet Named New COO for DermaRitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-pharma-vet-named-new-coo-for-dermarite/2458157/Barbara J. Osborne is DermaRite Industries’s new Chief Commercial Officer. In her role, Ms. Osborne will be responsible for driving the company's sales and commercialization efforts. She recently served as the U.S. Division President
- Foamix Announces Additional Phase 3 Trial for FMX101 in Moderate to Severe Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/foamix-announces-additional-phase-3-trial-for-fmx101-in-moderate-to-severe-acne/2458203/Foamix Pharmaceuticals is launching an additional Phase 3 trial for FMX101 in moderate to severe acne, a topical minocycline treatment. If the results are positive, this new Phase 3 trial is expected to form the basis for a New Drug Application (NDA) which the company plans to submit in t
- Paratek: Phase 3 Data Show Omadacycline Effective Against Common Skin Pathogens, Including MRSAhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/paratek-phase-3-data-show-omadacycline-effective-against-common-skin-pathogens-including-mrsa/2458211/Analysis of microbiology data from a Phase 3 study of omadacycline in acute skin infections shows that once-daily treatment with IV-to-oral omadacycline is effective in treating the most frequently isolated bacterial pathogens associated with skin infections, including methicillin-resistant S
- Novan: Positive Topline Results with Fungicidal SB208 in Phase 2 Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nolan-positive-topline-results-with-fungicidal-sb208-in-phase-2-trial/2458222/Novan, Inc. has announced positive topline results from their Phase 2 clinical trial with SB208, a topical, silicone based-gel under development for the treatment of infections caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum, or T. rubrum. Novan’s SB208 Gel, at bo
- 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
- New Research Highlights Need for Greater Sun Safety Educationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-research-highlights-need-for-greater-sun-safety-education/2458261/Taken together, two new studies provide a mixed bag of news on the effectiveness of public health measures and messages aimed at decreasing skin cancer risk and improving sun safety behaviors. One study show
- AAD Launches SkinSerious Campaignhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-launches-skinserious-campaign/2458268/The American Academy of Dermatology is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the breadth of serious skin diseases as well as the critical role dermatologists play in an era of team-based health care. The SkinSerious campaign will launc