Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology, Yale University and Dermatology Times® editorial advisory board member, weighs in on a recent report revealing certain batches of various sunscreen and after-sun care products were contaminated with benzene, a carcinogen.
Disc Medicine reports the phase 3 APOLLO trial met all primary and secondary end points, with whole-blood PPIX reduced 41.4% vs placebo and an NDA resubmission planned by end of 2026.
Castor oil has become a popular social media remedy for thicker, longer hair, but evidence supporting its ability to stimulate hair growth remains limited.
The FDA clearance allows Edesa to expand an ongoing placebo-controlled study of the CXCL10 antibody EB06 to US sites, with topline data expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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.