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FDA panels vote to modify isotretinoin iPLEDGE REMS
The committees sought to balance reducing burden with maintaining safety and preventing fetal exposures to isotretinoin.
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FDA Advisory panels consider easing isotretinoin requirements
The 2-day meeting is addressing what can be done to reduce burden with the iPLEDGE REMS while maintaining safety and preventing fetal exposure to...
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Spironolactone: an ‘inexpensive, effective’ option for acne in women
“Spironolactone is fairly accessible, inexpensive, and effective for our patients,” Dr. Julie C. Harper said.
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Teledermatology Usage: A Retrospective Review of Patient Visits
We sought to analyze the demographics of patients utilizing synchronous video visits (SVs), asynchronous visits (AVs), and in-office visits (IVs)...
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How to manage isotretinoin’s bothersome mucocutaneous side effects
Often underappreciated is the potential for chronic dry eye and other ocular changes, Dr. John S. Barbieri said.
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Embattled iPLEDGE program: Changes ahead?
When the iPLEDGE program had transitioned to the new platform, the rollout was far from smooth.
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Study documents link between preadolescent acne and elevated BMI
“High BMI is a strong risk factor for acne development and severity in adults, but until now pediatric studies have revealed mixed information,”...
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Large cohort study finds isotretinoin not associated with IBD
The study also evaluated the association of inflammatory bowel disease with oral tetracyclines and with acne itself.
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Berdazimer gel under review at FDA for treating molluscum contagiosum
A 3.4% formulation is in development for the topical treatment of acne.
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Topical treatment options for acne continue to expand
IDP-126 is a fixed dose triple combination of clindamycin 1.2% plus benzoyl peroxide 3.1% and adapalene 0.15% is being evaluated in patients nine...
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‘Slugging’: A TikTok skin trend that has some merit
Unlike many TikTok trends, slugging may not be entirely bad, say dermatologists.