Breaking: Benzene Found in Acne Products From Major Brands, Prompts FDA Recall Petition
Following investigation by the independent testing laboratory, Valisure found acne products that contain up to 12 times the allowed of benzene.
Anxiety Identified as Most Prevalent Comorbidity in Patients Using Isotretinoin For Acne
Investigators recommended that isotetinoin be used with extreme caution among patients with a history of mental illness in light of study findings.
FDA: Roflumilast Cream sNDA Accepted for Atopic Dermatitis
The treatment from Arcutis Biotherapeutics has a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of July 7, 2024.
Digital Health Interventions Could Help Improve Efficacy, Efficiency in Dermatology Care
DHIs, first classified by the World Health Organization in 2018, include telemedicine, mobile health, wearable technologies, and artificial intelligence algorithms.
Vitamin D Could Provide Benefit to Patients With Psoriasis
Researchers recommend patients with psoriasis and their dermatologists discuss whether taking a vitamin D supplement is right for them.
Intralesional Methotrexate Shown To Help Treat Localized Vitiligo Lesions
More research is required to make conclusions regarding long-term use and efficacy.
Metformin and Doxycycline Found Equally Effective in Treatment of Acne
Although both drugs led to a reduction in severity, doxycycline was more efficacious in reducing inflammatory lesions.
Bad Sun Habits Increases Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer In Millennials, Gen Z
A new survey found that neither generation is particularly good at maintaining healthy sun habits, and have low skin cancer awareness.
Combination of Two Drugs Effective In Treating Alopecia
The combination of prednisone and methotrexate provided nearly complete or complete hair regrowth in up to 31.2% of patients with alopecia areata.
Placental Derived Burn Care Device Approved By FDA
Convatec’s InnovaBurn is the first product of its kind intended to help patients manage burns and wounds.
