Acne News and Research

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NIHR to fund patient panel for skin disease research

People who suffer from skin disease are being asked to help make research more effective by joining a new 'Patient Panel'.

24 Sep 2009

EGFR-targeted therapy improves survival rates in metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that Erbitux® (cetuximab) demonstrated a significant improvement in overall survival (OS) when added to standard 1st-line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients with KRAS wild-type tumors.

23 Sep 2009

Perrigo purchases KV Pharmaceutical's ANDA for clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel

Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO;TASE) today announced that it has purchased the ANDA for clindamycin phosphate (1%) and benzoyl peroxide (5%) gel from KV Pharmaceutical for $14 million in cash at closing and a $2 million milestone payment upon the completion of a successful technical transfer. This product is the AB-rated equivalent to Stiefel Laboratories' (a subsidiary of Glaxo SmithKline) Duac(R) gel, indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.

21 Sep 2009

Ipsen's Azzalure muscle relaxant receives Spanish AEMPS marketing approval

Galderma, the leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, and Ipsen (Euronext: IPN), an international innovation-driven specialty pharmaceutical group, today announced that Azzalure® (botulinum toxin type A manufactured by Ipsen), a local muscle relaxant specifically developed for aesthetic use, has received a marketing authorization in Spain from the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare products Agency (AEMPS) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines seen at the frown (vertical lines between the eyebrows), in adult men and women aged 65 years and under, when the severity of these lines has an important psychological impact on the patient.

21 Sep 2009

Nasdaq Stock Market issues noncompliance notice to PhotoMedex

PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHMD) (the “Company”) announced today that it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) on September 15, 2009 that the Company was not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq’s Global Market exchange under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5) (the “Rule”).

19 Sep 2009

Updated financial information released by avVaa World Health

avVaa World Health Care Products Inc. (Pink Sheets: AVVH), a global biotechnology company, manufacturer and distributor of nationally branded therapeutic, natural skin and health care products, announced the release of updated financial information.

19 Sep 2009

PhotoMedex unveils Neova DNA Repair Factor Nourishing Lotion

PhotoMedex, Inc., a leading provider of advanced dermatology, clinical skincare and medical laser products, today announced Neova DNA Repair Factor Nourishing Lotion, the newest addition to its renowned Neova brand of skin and hair products.

16 Sep 2009

Study investigates links between acne, diet and mental health issues

Zits, pimples, bumps and blemishes are a young person's worst nightmare. Collectively they are known as acne, a very common skin condition that affects millions of adolescents. Now a Norwegian study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health has investigated the links between acne, diet and mental health issues in both males and females.

15 Sep 2009

Neuroskin Psoriasis Relief DRTV test results announced by avVaa World Health Care

15 Sep 2009

RED Light energy drink aims to add more corporate accounts

In a market saturated with energy drinks and shots, entrepreneur Paul Ebrahimian knew he was in for a challenge when he founded RED Light(R). However, he had the recipe for a great-tasting beverage, a smart business plan in place and the marketing vision to position RED Light as THE drink of choice--not just for energy, but also as an elixir.

15 Sep 2009

NanoBio presents preclinical data of NB-201 for treating burn wounds at the 2009 ICAAC

NanoBio Corporation today announced compelling preclinical data for NB-201, a nanoemulsion-based topical lotion for the treatment of burn wounds. In preclinical studies, NB-201 dramatically reduced the severity of burn wound infections as well as inflammation following thermal injuries. The research was conducted at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor as a collaborative effort between the University and NanoBio.

15 Sep 2009

NovaBay's Aganocide compounds effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria

NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE-AMEX: NBY) (http://www.novabaypharma.com), a clinical stage company developing novel anti-infective compounds for the treatment or prevention of a wide range of bacterial, viral and fungal infections, presented in two poster sessions today at the 49th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) in San Francisco.

15 Sep 2009

Internet marketing program from AVVH

14 Sep 2009

DSG’s eCaseLink EDC software used in Cipher's Phase 3 dermatology study

DSG Inc., an industry leader in clinical trial data collection and management, today announced that Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSX:DND) is using electronic data capture (EDC) software and data management services from DSG. Cipher is using DSG’s eCaseLink™ for its Phase 3 dermatology study on its new compound for the treatment of severe acne.

14 Sep 2009

FDA accepts Merz Pharmaceuticals' premarket approval application for Belotero Balance

Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review Merz's premarket approval (PMA) application for Belotero(R) Balance.

11 Sep 2009

Solta Medical launches new Thermage CPT and Fraxel re:store Dual systems

Solta Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLTM) is proud to celebrate the launch of the new Thermage CPT and Fraxel re:store Dual systems with the kick off of the illumiNATION tour (www.illumiNATIONtour.com). Starting September 14 and continuing through November, the illumiNATION tour is bringing the latest breakthroughs in Thermage(R) and Fraxel(R) systems directly to physicians in over 20 cities across the U.S. and 11 cities in Europe.

11 Sep 2009

Abstracts on Merck Serono oncology treatments to be presented at ECCO and ESMO

Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, continues to drive the global effort to ensure patients receive personalized cancer therapies. A total of 17 abstracts concerning Merck Serono oncology treatments will be presented at the joint 15th Congress of the European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) and 34th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), to be held in Berlin from 20-24 September 2009.

11 Sep 2009

Merck update on the status of telcagepant clinical development programs

Merck & Co., Inc. today updated the status of the clinical development programs for telcagepant (MK-0974) and MK-3207, the Company's investigational oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists for the intermittent treatment of acute migraine.

11 Sep 2009

NovaBay begins clinical studies for treating impetigo skin infection

NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE-Amex: NBY), (http://www.novabaypharma.com), a clinical stage company developing novel anti-infective compounds for the treatment or prevention of a wide range of bacterial, viral and fungal infections, announced today the start of a Phase 2a proof-of-concept study of its lead Aganocide(R) compound NVC-422 in impetigo.

10 Sep 2009

Clinical trial reveals RENOVA topical treatment cream shows continuous improvement

In 2008, the global anti-aging skincare market approached $15 billion, with 32 percent of U.S. facial skincare product launches boasting anti-aging claims many over-the-counter products are claiming to achieve comparable benefits as prescription anti-aging treatments.

10 Sep 2009

Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

NIHR to fund patient panel for skin disease research

EGFR-targeted therapy improves survival rates in metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Perrigo purchases KV Pharmaceutical's ANDA for clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel

Ipsen's Azzalure muscle relaxant receives Spanish AEMPS marketing approval

Nasdaq Stock Market issues noncompliance notice to PhotoMedex

Updated financial information released by avVaa World Health

PhotoMedex unveils Neova DNA Repair Factor Nourishing Lotion

Study investigates links between acne, diet and mental health issues

Neuroskin Psoriasis Relief DRTV test results announced by avVaa World Health Care

RED Light energy drink aims to add more corporate accounts

NanoBio presents preclinical data of NB-201 for treating burn wounds at the 2009 ICAAC

NovaBay's Aganocide compounds effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria

Internet marketing program from AVVH

DSG’s eCaseLink EDC software used in Cipher's Phase 3 dermatology study

FDA accepts Merz Pharmaceuticals' premarket approval application for Belotero Balance

Solta Medical launches new Thermage CPT and Fraxel re:store Dual systems

Abstracts on Merck Serono oncology treatments to be presented at ECCO and ESMO

Merck update on the status of telcagepant clinical development programs

NovaBay begins clinical studies for treating impetigo skin infection

Clinical trial reveals RENOVA topical treatment cream shows continuous improvement

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