Advances spark identification of aquaporins, deeper knowledge of hand sanitizers
Key cosmeceutical developments include the advent of safe, effective hand sanitizers, as well as a deeper understanding of the basic science of the human body, according to Zoe Draelos, M.D., who spoke on the topic at the 2012 summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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.