Teledermatology helps patients help themselves
August 11, 2015
Teledermatology eases disease management for young acne patients.
Bill Gillette
Laser technology creates hi-res maps of acne lesions
May 4, 2015
An exploration of the feasibility of using laser technology to detect changes in microvasculature during the acne lesion healing progress and to introduce a microvasculature-based biomarker in evaluating the treatment and grading of acne.
New antibiotic may prove useful in treating acne, MRSA infections
January 26, 2015
Findings could pave the way to more effective treatments for drug-resistant infections caused by MRSA
Final trial phase begins for drug’s plaque-psoriasis indication
January 23, 2015
A phase 3 clinical program is under way to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol, UCB) in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Gel/antibiotic combo rivals ISO in treating severe acne
January 19, 2015
A Canadian study suggests that Epiduo Gel used in combination with the oral antibiotic doxycycline, compares favorably with oral isotretinoin in the treatment of severe nodular acne. Learn more
FDA OKs Bellafill for acne-scar therapy
January 9, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Bellafill (Suneva Medical) for the treatment of acne scars. Learn more on the approval
FDA approves gel treatment for acne
December 2, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Onexton Gel (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide 1.2 percent/3.75 percent, Valeant Pharmaceuticals) for the once-daily treatment of comedonal and inflammatory acne in patients 12 and older.
Early results encouraging in study of adalimumab for hidradenitis suppurativa
October 21, 2014
New results from a phase-3 study demonstrating the effect of Humira (adalimumab, AbbVie) in treating moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may lead to worldwide regulatory filings for expanded use of the drug.
OCPs match antibiotics in acne treatment
September 2, 2014
Though it’s known that oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and systemic antibiotics are both effective in managing acne, there’s been precious little research comparing the two therapies head-to-head — until now.
FDA warns of allergic reactions to acne treatments
July 1, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that some common over-the-counter acne treatments can cause severe irritation or even life-threatening allergic reactions.
