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A new study published in JAMA Dermatology has found that despite rates of melanoma diagnoses increasing among non-Latino white-skinned people over the age of 45 and younger than 15, there has been a significant drop in melanoma incidence among people…

Physician assistants have significantly contributed to patient health services by reducing long dermatology appointment wait times and lowering clinical costs. However, according to a recent study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine research, physician assistants have a less accurate melanoma diagnosis rate than…

Verrica Pharmaceuticals has filed for an initial public offering to raise $86.25 million for VP-102, a cantharadin-based topical treatment for molluscum contagiosum and Verruca Vulgaris (plantar warts). This is Verrica’s lead product.  

“Our lead product candidate, VP-102, is a proprietary…

Physicians are dispelling the benefits of trendy micellar water, a facial cleanser with micelle molecules that seem to effortlessly wipe away dirt and makeup. Although the water feels light and gentle to the touch and appears to have the miraculous ability to clear off daily grime, according to dermatologists, micellar water isn’t effective at…

From the depths of social media has emerged an acne-positive movement that doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Instead of covering up zits and blemishes with makeup or drastic lighting in their selfies, Instagram users are proudly uploading photos of their untouched faces —pimples and all.…

Dermatologists, nurses, and government agencies have always been very eager to remind us to slather on sunscreen before enjoying a sunny day outdoors. Their efforts have been highly successful, and since …

Leo Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical company that focuses on treatment for skin conditions, is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) to quantify patients’ scratching habits through using a motion sensing device developed by CSAIL.…

Commercials, social media, billboards, and subway ads feed us a lot of misinformation about how we should be taking care of our skin.  Consumers are often drawn to a lot of products that don’t make any positive impact on our skin. Let’s look at the five top useless skincare products.

Over-the-counter anti-aging…

Never underestimate the role our mental health plays on our skin. There’s a strong and complex connection between our emotions and our skin, and patients who suffer from chronic stress might have little luck with resolving acne, eczema, psoriasis, or hair loss with conventional prescription drugs. That’s where psychodermatology steps in. This…

Logistically speaking, there are a handful of benefits to getting married: more tax deductions, joining your spouse’s health insurance, and potentially new citizenship options. A new study…

For many of us, our smartphones have come to function as an additional limb. We now rely on our phones for nearly every task and activity, from using it as an alarm clock in the morning to reading the news to staying on top of business responsibilities. Yet, this dependency spawns some potentially temporary and long-lasting physical…

Traditional skin cancer prevention teaches us that the disease is mainly associated with increased sun exposure. However, there are a number of other health factors that can provoke skin cancer. As the diagnosis rates continue to climb, taking into account how conditions like human papillomavirus (HPV), alcohol consumption, and ineffective sun…

A series of choose-your-own-plastic-surgery adventure apps are under scrutiny for provoking negative body image concepts amongst children and teens. Apps with names such as “Beauty Clinic Plastic Surgery,” “Nose Doctor Fun Kids Game,” and “Little Skin Doctor Treatment Game” are programs where users can give virtual characters face-lifts,…

Skin rollers, or dermarollers, are controversial cosmetic devices that claim to boost collagen, firm skin, and increase circulation and oxygen with tiny needles. However,…

Photography is often an integral part of a dermatologist’s job; however, accurately capturing a patient’s biopsy, lesion, or cosmetic results can be a challenge for dermatologists and clinicians who lack photography training or face time constraints. Here are some …

Dermatology residents are sharpening their diagnosis skills through art criticism exercises. At Yale University’s Dermatology Grand Rounds on April 4, 2018, residents examined ten paintings by Lam Qua, a 19th century Chinese oil…

Mumbai-based Sun Pharma has just received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn), a medication that reduces redness in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy.



The approval comes on the heels of data published from a Phase-3 reSURFACE clinical development program.…

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Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVNC), a biotechnology company developing neuromodulators for use in treating aesthetic and underserved therapeutic conditions, today announced the appointments of Dustin Sjuts as Vice President of Strategy and Sales, Aesthetic and Therapeutic; Ben Putman as Vice President of Digital; and Marc Korenberg as Senior Director of Commercial Operations. In addition,…

In an era where drones can deliver groceries and Postmates can drop off virtually any product to our front doors, it only makes sense that the dermatology industry would figure out a way to hop on the trend of automated delivery services. Enter DearBrightly: a Y…

L’Oréal, one of the largest beauty companies in the world with over 30 brands in its portfolio, has gone high tech with its new 10 Hudson Yards office on the West Side of Manhattan. Their 400,000-square foot headquarters features an impressive series of amenities including an expansive terrace where workers can talk shop or just hang out and enjoy stellar views of the Hudson…