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Navigating Pregnancy, Dermatology, and Drug Safety

Dermatology Times

Katherine Economy, MD, discusses the challenges and opportunities of treating pregnant patients with dermatologic conditions, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive medication reviews, patient-centered decision-making, and the need for including pregnant patients in clinical trials.

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Meet ASDSA’s 2024 Patient Safety Hero Award Honorees

The Dermatology Digest

Due to Dr. Gross’s work, Georgia is taking proactive steps to accurately define “cosmetic laser services” and ensuring these medical procedures are considered the practice of medicine to best protect patients. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to promoting and protecting patient safety.

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Evolus Scores EU Approval of Estyme Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Gel Fillers Under New Medical Device Regulation Process

The Dermatology Digest

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification gave its nod to four injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gel fillers from Evolus under the brand name Estyme, The CE Mark certification, through the new MDR process, represents more stringent requirements, designed to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical devices sold in Europe.

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U.S. FDA Approves Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx, UCB) for HS

The Dermatology Digest

Bimekizumab, an interleukin 17F (IL-17F) and IL-17A blocker, is now the third medication approved for HS, joining adalimumab (Humira, AbbVie) and its biosimilars and secukinumab (Cosentyx, Novartis). The safety profile of bimekizumab was consistent with safety data seen in previous trials across indications with no new safety signals.

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Oh, The Places Dermatology Will Go in 2024!

The Dermatology Digest

In 2023, dermatologists and their patients welcomed new drugs for acne, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and more, and 2024 promises to deliver real-world data on these medications along with even more therapeutic innovations across the spectrum of cutaneous diseases. We will, for sure, have new medications for chronic urticaria.”

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Debunking GLP-1 Myths: The Truth About Medical Weight Loss

West Lake Dermatology

In the ever-evolving world of weight loss treatments, GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (the active ingredient in popular medications like Ozempic or Wegovy) and tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro) have rapidly gained popularity. of their body weight over 68 weeks, compared to just 2.4% in the placebo group.

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TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology

The Dermatology Digest

We will prioritize quality, broaden choices for medical professionals, and provide superior experiences and accessibility to the consumers.” The post TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology appeared first on The Dermatology Digest.