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Envy Medical secures new growth capital from HCP & Company

Envy Medical, Inc., a leader in professional skincare products and services, announced today that it has secured new growth capital from HCP & Company, a middle-market private equity firm headquartered in Chicago.

4 Jun 2014

Nu Skin Enterprises reports record revenue of $671.1M in first quarter 2014

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced record first-quarter results with revenue of $671.1 million, a 24 percent improvement over the prior-year period. Revenue was negatively impacted 4 percent by foreign currency fluctuations.

6 May 2014

GPs need enhanced training to help manage patients with psoriasis, say experts

GPs need enhanced training to help them to manage patients with the complex, long term condition psoriasis which affects 1.8 million people in the UK, experts from The University of Manchester argue.

2 May 2014

Johnson & Johnson's sales increase 3.5% to $18.1 billion in first quarter 2014

Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $18.1 billion for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 3.5% as compared to the first quarter of 2013. Operational results increased 5.3% and the negative impact of currency was 1.8%. Domestic sales increased 2.2%. International sales increased 4.5%, reflecting operational growth of 7.9% and a negative currency impact of 3.4%.

15 Apr 2014

Shiseido concludes joint venture agreement to expand Indonesia operations

Shiseido has concluded a joint venture agreement with PT Sinar Mas Tunggal, a group company of the Indonesian conglomerate, Sinar Mas Group.

10 Apr 2014

ZO Skin Health, Cellogique announce launch of ZO Medical products in Middle East

ZO Skin Health, Inc. and Cellogique Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of the ZO Medical product line to the Middle East region at The Dubai World Dermatology & Laser Conference & Exhibition – Dubai Derma, April 8-10, 2014.

31 Mar 2014

Preterm babies' guts harbor infectious microbes that can cause late-onset sepsis

Babies born prematurely are surviving in increasing numbers. But many withstand complications of early birth only to suffer late-onset sepsis - life-threatening bloodstream infections that strike after infants reach 72 hours of age.

20 Mar 2014

Shiseido discovers new function of skin immunity that sedates stimuli response of Langerhans cells

Shiseido Co., Ltd. has long focused its research on skin immunity as an important means of maintaining skin's health, and protecting it from external and internal stressors that can lead to dermatologic problems.

19 Mar 2014

PhotoMedex Q4 2013 revenues up 16% to $63.5 million

PhotoMedex, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013.

13 Mar 2014

Doctor to unveil new treatment systems from ZO Skin Health at AAD Annual Meeting

Dermatologist Zein Obagi, MD, founder and medical director of ZO Skin Health, Inc., announces new breakthrough treatment systems from ZO Skin Health, Inc. at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, Booth #3749, in Denver March 21-25, 2014.

5 Mar 2014

Murad launches Acne Spot Fast Fix and Acne Clearing Solution

Murad, Inc., the skincare brand synonymous with high-performance, science-based products, announced today the addition of two new products, Acne Spot Fast Fix and Acne Clearing Solution, which are proven to enhance the effectiveness of the company's already award-winning Acne line.

25 Feb 2014

DUKAL, Vancive Medical Technologies ink distribution agreement for BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressings

Vancive Medical Technologies and DUKAL Corporation today announced an agreement for the distribution of the Vancive BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressing range in the United States and Canada. The BeneHold range includes the Thin Absorbent Wound Dressing, the Standard Hydrocolloid Dressing and the Bordered Hydrocolloid Dressing with Odor Control.

18 Feb 2014

Altrient C improves skin firmness and elasticity by 32.7%

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17 Feb 2014

Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying silicone dressing

Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of treatment, clinical research from New Zealand shows.

13 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

Aesthetic Everything announces the 2013 Top 10 Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists in America

Aesthetic Everything®, the only online social networking platform for the global aesthetic industry, presents the 2013 Top 10 Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists in America.

4 Feb 2014

ZO Skin Health launches new physician retail website

ZO Skin Health, Inc., purveyor of innovative skincare solutions and brainchild of renowned dermatologist Zein Obagi, MD, is proud to announce the launch of its new physician retail website.

27 Jan 2014

A valuable guide for diabetic patients

McCord Research, Inc., founded by Darlene McCord, Ph.D., FAPWCA, has produced a valuable guide to help people with diabetes take care of their feet for a lifetime. Dr. McCord has over 30 years of experience in the skin and wound care industry. Ten years ago she also created the most successful skin and wound care product line in North America.

27 Dec 2013

Dermatologist offers 5 grooming essentials for men to make skin healthy and glow

If you're short on holiday gift ideas for men this season, consider a grooming product. Contrary to popular belief, a growing number of men are requesting recommendations for skincare products, says Natalie Semchyshyn, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University.

16 Dec 2013

Tips to relieve dry skin

Dry skin is a common problem during the winter and its effects can be painful - causing the skin to flake, itch, crack and even bleed. Yet dermatologists say there are ways people can find relief by implementing a few changes to their daily lives.

10 Dec 2013