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There Are So Many Skincare Lines– Is One Better Than Another?

Renee Rouleau

Pharmaceutical and Medical Advancements Ingredients that have been traditionally used for non-skincare purposes are now finding their way into the beauty industry. Even Botox, popular in the modern day for smoothing fine lines and plumping the skin, was first used as a treatment for Parkinson’s.

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Pelage Pharmaceuticals Announces $16.75M Series A Financing to Advance Hair Loss Treatment

The Dermatology Digest

Pelage Pharmaceuticals has closed a $16.75 million Series A financing led by GV with participation from Main Street Advisors, Visionary Ventures and YK BioVentures to advance a first-in-class treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other types of alopecia including chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Launches Pelthos to Accelerate Commercialization of Zelsuvmi for Molluscum; Appoints New CEO

The Dermatology Digest

Ligand Pharmaceuticals is launching Pelthos Therapeutics (Pelthos), a biopharmaceutical company, and has appointed Scott Plesha as Chief Executive Officer to accelerate the commercialization of berdazimer topical gel, 10.3% (Zelsuvmi) for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. Watch Now: Nanette B. in September 2023.

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News You Can Use: Verrica Receives Permanent J-Code for YCANTH 

The Dermatology Digest

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a permanent J-Code (J7354) for Verrica’s YCANTH, a molluscum contagiosum treatment. Medicaid and Medicare patient populations,” says Ted White, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, in a news release. “In

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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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Pediatric Eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Linked

The Dermatology Digest

Children and young adults with eczema or allergies or who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a review study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Food and Drug Administration has expanded the indication for dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

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Chronic and Mysterious Symptoms May Be Autoimmunity and can take years to diagnose

Aesthetics Advisor

Millions of people suffer for years or decades without treatment because insurance companies don’t approve screening for autoimmunity until the patient shows significant signs of organ or tissue destruction. At this point, the patient can be prescribed some type of immune-suppressing treatment. About the Author: Datis Kharrazian, Ph.D.,