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Onychomycosis (also known as "Dermatophytic onychomycosis," "Ringworm of the nail," It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities.

Mycovia initiates two Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate VT-1161 in patients with RVVC

Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, making its official debut as a company developing therapies in women's health and dermatology, today announced the initiation of two Phase 3 clinical trials called VIOLET to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its lead candidate, VT-1161, in patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

6 Sep 2018

Study identifies cost-effective strategy to treat nail fungus using nanotechnology

Onychomycosis, a nail fungus that causes nail disfigurement, pain, and increased risk of soft tissue infection, impacts millions of people worldwide. There are several topical antifungal treatments currently available; however, treatment failure remains high due to a number of factors.

11 Jul 2018

Nuvo Research announces topline results from WF10 Phase 2 trial for treatment of allergic rhinitis

Nuvo Research Inc., a life sciences company with growing revenues and a diverse portfolio of topical products, today announced the results of its investigational Phase 2 clinical trial of WF10 (Trial) for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

21 Dec 2015

Overview of chlamydia trachomatis infections

RnRMarketResearch.com adds "Chlamydia Trachomatis Infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2015" research to its store.

8 Feb 2015

Galderma's trifarotene molecule gets FDA Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of congenital ichthyosis

Galderma announces that the U.S. FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation status for the company's trifarotene molecule for the treatment of congenital ichthyosis. Based on this decision, Galderma plans to implement a clinical development plan, reinforcing its commitment to exploring new treatment options for rare diseases, as well as meeting the needs of all patients with skin diseases over the course of their lives.

2 Jul 2014

Valeant Pharmaceuticals receives approval from FDA for treatment of onychomycosis

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. today announced that that its wholly owned subsidiary, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, received notice that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application (NDA) for Jublia® (efinaconazole 10% topical solution), the first topical triazole approved for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails.

9 Jun 2014

Anacor Pharmaceuticals enrolls first patient in AN2728 Phase 3 trial for treatment of atopic dermatitis

Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced today that the first patient has been enrolled in the Phase 3 trial of AN2728, a novel boron-based phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor, for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic rash characterized by inflammation and itch and affects approximately 10% - 20% of infants and young children.

31 Mar 2014

Viamet announces positive interim results from VT-1161 Phase 2 study in patients with AVVC

Viamet Pharmaceuticals Inc. today reported positive interim results from an ongoing Phase 2 study of VT-1161, the Company's novel oral antifungal compound, in patients with moderate to severe acute vulvovaginal candidiasis (AVVC). This study is intended as a precursor to a Phase 2b study in patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC).

18 Feb 2014

Nestlé focuses on meeting world's increasing skin health needs

Nestlé S.A. (Nestlé) announced the creation of Nestlé Skin Health S.A., a global leader focused on meeting the world's increasing skin health needs with a scientifically-proven broad range of innovative products.

11 Feb 2014

Moberg announces positive results from phase ll study of MOB-015 for treatment of nail fungus

Moberg Pharma AB today announced positive interim results from its ongoing phase ll study of MOB-015. After six months of treatment with MOB-015, 40 per cent of the patients were mycologically cured and no safety concerns were identified.

13 Dec 2013

Anacor Pharmaceuticals appoints arbitrator to resolve its dispute with Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Anacor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ANAC) today announced that the arbitrator appointed to resolve its dispute with Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Valeant), successor in interest to Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. (DPS), has issued an Interim Final Award in favor of Anacor, awarding Anacor $100 million in damages as well as all costs of the arbitration and reasonable attorney's fees.

18 Oct 2013

LSO Medical, GME German Medical Engineering form strategic partnership

LSO Medical SAS, a leading French laser manufacturer for aesthetic and surgical applications, and GME German Medical Engineering GmbH, a German company developing and marketing laser applications, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership.

17 Sep 2013

Viamet initiates phase 2 clinical trial of antifungal agent VT-1161 for treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the initiation of the phase 2 clinical program for its antifungal agent VT-1161. The initial phase 2 study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VT-1161 in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and is being conducted at leading clinical centers in the United States.

7 Sep 2013

Anacor Pharmaceuticals submits tavaborole NDA to FDA for treatment of onychomycosis

Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced today that on July 26, 2013 it submitted its New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tavaborole, its drug candidate for the topical treatment of onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed that affects approximately 35 million people in the United States.

30 Jul 2013

Anacor presents Phase 3 safety and efficacy results of Tavaborole for treatment of onychomycosis

Anacor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ANAC) announced today that its abstract "Pivotal Phase 3 Safety and Efficacy Results of Tavaborole (Formerly AN2690), a Novel Boron-Based Molecule for the Topical Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis" was accepted for oral presentation at the 2013 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

19 Jul 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for efinaconazole NDA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. today announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its New Drug Application for efinaconazole for the treatment of onychomycosis.

28 May 2013

Nuvo Research reaches another milestone with the launch of Pliaglis in Europe

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and Galderma Pharma, S.A., today announced the European launch of Pliaglis (lidocaine and tetracaine) Cream 7%/7%.

23 Apr 2013

Anacor signs research agreement to discover drug candidates to treat neglected diseases

Anacor Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has signed a research agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (the Gates Foundation) to discover drug candidates intended to treat two filarial worm diseases (onchocerciasis, or river blindness, and lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis) and tuberculosis.

9 Apr 2013

Positive results from Anacor’s second of two Phase 3 trials of tavaborole for onychomycosis

Anacor Pharmaceuticals today announced positive preliminary results from the second of two Phase 3 trials of tavaborole (known as Study 302).

28 Feb 2013

Cynosure closes underwritten registered public offering of class A common stock

Cynosure, Inc., a leader in laser- and light-based treatments for minimally invasive and non-invasive aesthetic applications, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten registered public offering of class A common stock.

21 Nov 2012