Therapeutics Update: Product News

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Kit Kick-Starts Itch Treatment.
Clinicians can encourage patients to start and stay on anti-pruritis therapy with the new Pramosone E™ Cream (hydrocortisone acetate 2.5% and pramoxine HCl 1%) Trial Pack. Each pack contains a full prescription-size (1oz.) tube of Pramosone E Cream, one Treatment Assurance Card and a patient education brochure. The Treatment Assurance Card, reduces most copays to $10.00 for all Pramosone products (valid for unlimited refills). The Pramosone E Cream Trial Pack is available to validated physicians and PAs. For information, call Ferndale Laboratories customer service at 1-877.352.6295 or register at www.doctorpramosone.com

Eye Opener.
For patients with dark under-eye circles, a new peptide-based eye cream is available. Rx Systems PF's Procoll AP Line Diminishing Eye Cream influences the function of fibroblasts to produce protein (collagen and elastin) and glycoprotein (hyaluronic acid), restoring elastin activity and firmness of the skin around the eyes, the company says. It also contains L-ascorbic acid, tocopherol, Co-Q10 (ubiquinone), trehalose and natural botanicals such as green tea, licorice and fruit extracts. For maximum results, Rx Systems PF recommends using Procoll AP in combination with Reparative Eye Gel, designed to diminish the appearance crow's feet and fine lines around the eyes.

Reverse Aging?
Neova recently unveiled a new anti-aging product line formulated with a combination of DNA repair and its patented Copper Peptide Complex. Among products in the line are Eye Therapy, which the company says reduces the appearance of puffiness, dark under-eye circles and wrinkles; Maximum Body Repair, which moisturizes the skin and targets aging; Night Therapy, which delivers health-essential copper and provides antioxidant defense; and Refining Eye Lift, formulated to relax facial muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.

New Elbow and Heel Kit.
For patients with dry skin on their elbows and heels, Glytone's new Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream Pamper Kit will help moisturize these areas. Formulated with high concentrations of Glycolic acid (29.5 percent Free Acid Value), Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream penetrates and exfoliates the skin, providing relief for rough and calloused patches. The kit also contains a natural pumice stone to help slough away dead skin on the heels, and a pair of cotton socks to lock in moisture at night.

Name Your Price.
A new Web service, PriceDoc.com (http://www.pricedoc.com) allows patients to investigate cosmetic service providers and their service costs and reserve pricing for procedures. Physicians can register online for inclusion on the site.

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