Derm In The News: July 23-29

Forbes: Skin Pharm Raises $15 Million To Expand Clinics, Scale Aesthetic Dermatology Practice

Skin Pharm founder, CEO, and nurse practitioner Maegan Griffin discusses the the origins of Skin Pharm, a company aimed at fulfilling the dermatology industry's need for natural cosmetic dermatology.

"In May, Griffin and her team announced a $15 million minority investment from Prelude Growth Partners, a female-founded growth equity firm focused on high-potential, fast-growing consumer brands," according to Forbes. "The investment funds the company’s aggressive clinic expansion plans nationwide and contributes to ongoing product development for its award-winning 20 product line."

BBC Science Focus: Skin cancer cases are rising. Here's what we can do about it

Dermatology Lead for NHS England, Zoë Venables, MBChB, M.med.sci, MRCP, discusses recent data supporting rising incidence of skin cancer in the United Kingdom. Research has shown that in the United Kingdom, skin cancer cases increased by more than a quarter from 2013 to 2019.

New York Post: 8 best baby sunscreens for safe sun protection in 2023, per dermatologists

Dermatologists Brendan Camp, MD, and Shereene Idriss, MD, spoke with the New York Post to discuss their top 8 recommendations for sun protection products for infants. They also discussed the appropriate age to begin recommending that infants wear sunscreen, the differences between adult and baby sunscreen, and more.

USA Today: TikTokers are zapping their skin with red light; dermatologists say they’re onto something

Anthony Rossi, MD, and Danilo Del Campo, MD, discuss a trending social media skin care topic: red light therapy. They offer perspectives on uses of red light in clinical settings and provide recommendations for patients looking to safely use red light treatment for their top skin concerns.

Financial Post: Galderma Achieves Record 2 B USD Net Sales for a Six-Month Period in H1 2023, as It Continues to Demonstrate Leading Execution and Innovation Capabilities in Dermatology

Galderma provides sales and financial updates, sharing their positive commerical and financial momentum being built up throughout 2023, as well as a look to the future, including pipeline progress and more.

Glasgow West End Today: Skincare and Dermatology Market 2023 Growth Opportunities and Future Outlook | Top Companies Procter and Gamble, Kao Corporation, Avene

An Orbis Research study conducted a global skin care and dermatology market study evaluating top dermatology companies and vendors. They evaluated several factors, including: "product restrictions, customer complaints, operational inefficiencies, financial limitations, and market perception," according to Glasglow West End Today.

Cronkite News: New city comparison shows high UV exposure, sunshine hours and pollution contribute to poor skin health rating for Phoenix

Australian company, Compare the Market, recently revealed data from a new analysis ranking Phoenix, Arizona, as the US city with the worst overall skin health. Furthermore, the city ranks the 4th worst in the world.

Research attributes these poor ratings to sunshine hours, ultraviolet index, sun exposure, and even pollution.

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