Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

When it comes to skin care, men have traditionally kept it simple. However, experts say more men are now pursuing healthier, younger-looking skin.

8 Nov 2016

Men can take contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in female partners, study shows

Men can take birth control shots to prevent pregnancy in their female partners, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Oct 2016

Natural compound found in red wine can lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

Resveratrol—a natural compound found in red wine and grapes—can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

19 Oct 2016

SWAT team of immune cells linked to low infection rates after cleft lip and palate surgery in infants

The mouth is widely considered the dirtiest part of the human body, yet babies have surprisingly low infection rates following cleft lip and palate surgery.

18 Oct 2016

British Skin Foundation celebrates 20 years of research

Sixty percent of British people currently suffer from or have suffered from a skin disease at some point during their lifetime according to a new survey revealed at the British Skin Foundation’s Skin Deep – 20 Years of Research conference on 13th October in London.

14 Oct 2016

Soy isoflavones may help improve metabolic and cardiovascular health in women with PCOS

Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a common cause of female infertility—may be able to improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health by consuming soy isoflavones, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

5 Aug 2016

Scarring can have negative impact on patients' quality of life

Whether it's from sudden trauma, scheduled surgery or serious acne, scarring can have a profound impact on patients.

28 Jul 2016

Deadly bacteria can travel to the brain and spinal cord in 24 hours, new study finds

A deadly bacteria that can be picked up by a simple sniff can travel to the brain and spinal cord in just 24 hours, a new Griffith University and Bond University study has found.

11 Jul 2016

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of acne. Differin Gel 0.1% is approved for use in people 12 years of age and older.

8 Jul 2016

Health care resource use and costs of H.P. Acthar® gel for multiple sclerosis relapse

Mallinckrodt plc, a leading global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced new retrospective health economic data on H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection; RCI), which may be an option for the management of multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses.

6 Jul 2016

TAILOR study shows treatment with Erbitux plus FOLFOX improves survival in RAS wild-type mCRC patients

Merck, a leading science and technology company, will present data at the ESMO 18th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer from the pivotal Phase III TAILOR study in patients from China, the first prospective trial to evaluate an anti-EGFR antibody in the first-line therapy of patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

4 Jul 2016

Allergan receives FDA approval to market ACZONE (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% for acne treatment

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market ACZONE (dapsone) Gel, 7.5%, a new prescription topical treatment for acne in patients 12 years of age and older.

26 Feb 2016

First patient dosed in Novan's Phase 3 program to evaluate efficacy of SB204 Gel in treatment of acne

Novan, Inc. today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 3 program to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its topical nitric oxide product candidate SB204 Gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris ("acne"). The Company is running two identically designed Phase 3 pivotal trials in parallel and expects to report top-line results in the first half of 2017.

23 Feb 2016

Early strength training could help prevent ACL injuries in young women

Young women demonstrate less strength and neuromuscular control after puberty, and this may make them particularly susceptible to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

18 Feb 2016

Perrigo closes previously announced acquisition of generic Retin-A portfolio from Matawan Pharmaceuticals

Perrigo Company plc announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of a portfolio of generic dosage forms and strengths of Retin-A (tretinoin) from Matawan Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

25 Jan 2016

Perrigo to acquire generic Retin-A portfolio from Matawan Pharmaceuticals

Perrigo Company plc announced today that it will acquire a portfolio of generic dosage forms and strengths of Retin-A (tretinoin) from Matawan Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Perrigo was the authorized generic distributor of these products from 2005 to 2013 before the agreement was terminated.

17 Dec 2015

Women with moderate-to-severe PMS at increased risk of developing high blood pressure in later life

In the first prospective study to consider premenstrual syndrome (PMS) as a possible sentinel for future risk of hypertension, epidemiologist Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson and colleagues in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Harvard School of Public Health report that women with moderate-to-severe PMS had a 40 percent higher risk of developing high blood pressure over the following 20 years compared to women experiencing few menstrual symptoms.

25 Nov 2015

Syneron Medical reports revenue of $62.1 million for third quarter 2015

Syneron Medical Ltd., a leading global aesthetic device company, today announced financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2015.

11 Nov 2015

LEO Pharma enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Astellas’ global dermatology business

LEO Pharma A/S, a global healthcare company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy skin, and Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. today announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement under which Astellas will transfer its global dermatology business to LEO Pharma for € 675 million.

11 Nov 2015

Paratek initiates Omadacycline phase 3 clinical study in community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP)

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 3 clinical study of its lead drug candidate, omadacycline, for the treatment of Community Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). This global Phase 3 study will assess the efficacy and safety of omadacycline compared with moxifloxacin in subjects with CABP.

9 Nov 2015

Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

Men can take contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in female partners, study shows

Natural compound found in red wine can lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

SWAT team of immune cells linked to low infection rates after cleft lip and palate surgery in infants

British Skin Foundation celebrates 20 years of research

Soy isoflavones may help improve metabolic and cardiovascular health in women with PCOS

Scarring can have negative impact on patients' quality of life

Deadly bacteria can travel to the brain and spinal cord in 24 hours, new study finds

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

Health care resource use and costs of H.P. Acthar® gel for multiple sclerosis relapse

TAILOR study shows treatment with Erbitux plus FOLFOX improves survival in RAS wild-type mCRC patients

Allergan receives FDA approval to market ACZONE (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% for acne treatment

First patient dosed in Novan's Phase 3 program to evaluate efficacy of SB204 Gel in treatment of acne

Early strength training could help prevent ACL injuries in young women

Perrigo closes previously announced acquisition of generic Retin-A portfolio from Matawan Pharmaceuticals

Perrigo to acquire generic Retin-A portfolio from Matawan Pharmaceuticals

Women with moderate-to-severe PMS at increased risk of developing high blood pressure in later life

Syneron Medical reports revenue of $62.1 million for third quarter 2015

LEO Pharma enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Astellas’ global dermatology business

Paratek initiates Omadacycline phase 3 clinical study in community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP)

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Newsletters you may be interested in