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Wednesday, September 06, 2017
AD Breakthrough? Medimetriks’ MM36 Achieves Rapid Itch Relief, Safety in Phase 2 Study
Medimetriks’ PDE4 inhibitor, MM36, appears to be safe, well-tolerated and provides rapid itch relief when applied twice daily to pediatric and adolescent atopic dermatitis (AD) patients, accordi…
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Thursday, July 27, 2017
Valeant’s Newly Minted Ortho Dermatologic Unit Makes Big Splash at Summer AAD
It’s go big or go home for the newly re-branded Valeant Ortho Dermatologic division. At the 2017 American Academy of Dermatology in New York City, the company will officially launch …
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Thursday, May 04, 2017
LEO Pharma U.S. Welcomes Judit H. Nyirady as Vice President of Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs
Judit H. Nyirady, MD, MBA, is the new Vice President of Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs at LEO Pharma Inc. In this role, she will be responsible for the medical and scientific affairs str…
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Topical Cannabinoids May Soothe Itchy Skin
Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that may make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, atopic and contact dermatitis, accordin…
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PuraCap: Video Available to Educate Families, Children
A new video from PuraCap® Pharmaceutical explores the effects of childhood eczema and how parents and kids can find relief. As many as one out of every three kids suffe…
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Encore Dermatology Inc. Launches TridesilonTM (desonide) Cream, 0.05% for AD
Encore Dermatology Inc. is rolling out TridesilonTM (desonide) Cream, 0.05% in a 60g tube for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. …
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New Survey: AD Is More Than Skin Deep
American adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) report issues with sleep, ability to work and feelings of depression and anxiety, a new survey shows. The findings are significant for clinicians, such as N…
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Research Elucidates Skin Phenotype of Pediatric Eczema
Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants looks a lot different than adult AD, suggesting the need for alternative, and possibly more aggressive, treatment strategies in children. The study, led …
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