Waikoloa, Hawaii - The large, multicenter B.E.S.T. (Balancing Efficacy, Speed and Tolerability) clinical trial provides real-world data, reinforcing the conclusion that tazarotene 0.1 percent cream (Tazorac for acne) applied once daily in the evening is a highly and rapidly effective, well-tolerated treatment for acne vulgaris, said Dina N. Anderson, M.D., at the annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar in January.
The novel oral helicase-primase inhibitor demonstrated significantly higher rates of complete lesion healing compared with investigator’s choice treatment in the phase 3 PRIOH-1 trial.
Galderma has agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion, adding the physician-dispensed skincare brand to a portfolio that already includes Cetaphil and Alastin.
In a survey of 301 employed adults, overall work impairment attributable to CHE was 31.8%, and quality of life worsened in step with self-reported disease severity.
An analysis of 633 skincare brands found gaps in evidence, safety information, and claim support, raising questions about what patients can verify online.