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- FDA Approves Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ YCANTH for Molluscum Contagiosumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-verrica-pharmaceuticals-ycanth-for-molluscum-contagiosum/2461882/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its nod to Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s YCANTH (cantharidin) topical solution for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two and older. "It's the only topical FDA-approved therapy for molluscum contagiosum…
- Soligenix, Inc.’s SGX302 (Synthetic Hypericin) Demonstrates “Clear Biological Signal” in Phase 2a PsO Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/sgx302-synthetic-hypericin-demonstrates-clear-biological-signal-in-phase-2a-pso-study/2461854/Soligenix, Inc.’s SGX302 (synthetic hypericin) showed a clear biological signal in an initial five people with mild-to-moderate psoriasis, the company reports. Now, the study is expected to enroll at least an additional five subjects, exploring the use of SGX302 in the standard of care psoriasis s…
- FDA Approves Sol-Gel Technologies' and Galderma's Epsolay for Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-sol-gel-technologies-and-galdermas-epsolay-for-rosacea/2461170/The FDA has approved Sol-Gel Technologies' Epsolay, a proprietary cream formulation of benzoyl peroxide, 5%, for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. The benzoyl peroxide in Epsolay is encapsulated within silica-based patented microcapsules. The silica-based shell is designe…
- Third Annual San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS) Takes Place in Personhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/third-annual-san-diego-dermatology-symposium-sdds-takes-place-in-person/2461146/By Caroline Tan, MD, UCLA Dermatology Resident, PGY3 Held for the first time in-person at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the Third Annual San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS, March 11-13, 2022) offered networking, learning, and winning giveaways. Many attendees shared that this was their first l…
- Mayne Pharma's Lexette Approved for Adolescentshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mayne-pharmas-lexette-approved-for-adolescents/2460921/Lexette® (halobetasol propionate) foam, 0.05% from Mayne Pharma is now approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients aged 12 years and older. FDA approved Lexette in 2018 for use in adults. Approval in adolescents is based on data obtained in an open label follow-on study to the init…
- Soligenix to Advance Synthetic Hypericin Development in Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/soligenix-to-advance-synthetic-hypericin-development-in-psoriasis/2460917/Soligenix, Inc. will be expanding synthetic hypericin development under the research name SGX302 into psoriasis. The company made this move after the validation of synthetic hypericin's biologic activity in the positive pivotal Phase 3 FLASH (Fluorescent Light Activated Synthetic Hypericin) study…
- Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD is New President of the AADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/kenneth-j-tomecki-md-faad-is-new-president-of-the-aad/2460723/Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD is now president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). During his one-year term, Dr. Tomecki will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatmen…
- Verrica's VP-102 has Positive Results in Phase 2 EWG Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/verricas-vp-102-has-positive-results-in-phase-2-ewg-trial/2460606/Topline results from the phase 2 CARE-1 clinical study of VP-102, a novel topical therapy containing a solution of 0.7% (w/v) cantharidin in a proprietary single-use applicator, in external genital warts (EGW) are positive for both the primary and secondary endpoint. “The positive results of the p…
- San Diego Dermatology Symposium to Debut in Mayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/san-diego-dermatology-symposium-to-debut-in-may/2460254/Dermatology is a rapidly evolving specialty on the forefront of research and treatment advancements. With the advent of new advances in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, new clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of various dermatologic conditions are developed. The San D…
- South Beach Symposium Poised for 18th Miami Conferencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/south-beach-symposium-poised-for-18th-miami-conference/2460253/The 18th Annual South Beach Symposium takes place in Miami Beach next month. Organizers say the annual conference boasts an extensive agenda, with in-depth pre-conference offerings, and sessions topics covering the latest and most well-supported knowledge in clinical and aesthetic dermatology. Root…