GLG News by Cosmetic Dermatologists (US)

This technology is new, but no better than other resurfacing technologies like Sciton and Fraxel. Pain is significant, healing takes weeks, and there are risks as in other resurfacing technologies. The final results are good. A head to head comparison with other technologies is needed.  

This article has validity in dermatology due to the increased resistance seen in acne. This may have clinical significance in that we may be seeing resistance to therapy in acne patients  after prolonged use.Collagenex corp. is developing non antibiotic medications for acne and rosacea that are...

The open label trial results for the product Relieva from Allegiance Equity Corp. are encouraging. However the trials need to be double blinded, and with a much larger number of patients. If the product can be compared to a low- mid potency topical steroid in efficacy, then it will be successful. Homeopathic...

This large phase 3 trial for Alitretinoin results are significant in the this would be the first oral agent specifically for resistant hand dermatitis. the results are positive with good significance. The major problem will be getting the FDA  to accept the drug without the onerous pregnancy prevention...

Compounded topical anesthetics can have dangerous side effects if used inappropriately over large surface areas, large amounts, under occlusion, for long periods, etc. Rational, supervised use is safe and very helpful in controlling pain in many outpatient laser and other procedures

This poster at the 2007 American Academy of Dermatology meeting in Washington, DC indicates that Galderma's product, Adapalene, is as effective as Allergan's product Tazarotene. This is opposite to 2 other studies that have been done in the past indicating that Tazarotene is the most effective retinoid,...

Obagi Medical Products Clenziderm should have a positive impact:1. It allows the physician or the medical aesthetician under the physician’s guidance to dispense an effective product without a prescription.2. Its efficacy may approach that of prescription products, and studies are needed to confirm...

Ceragenix's new product Epiceram, the Barrier repair cream has potential merit and efficacy comparable to mid strength topical steroids:1. Barrier repair has been found to be antiinflammatory.2. The product in mouse studies has effects comparable to steroid creams.3. The product will have less/ minimal...

Centocor's product CNTO1275 will have a major and sustained impact on the market:1. Its PASI 75 reduction is better than the current injectables other than Centocor's Infliximab, which requires a complicated IV infusion.2. Side effects are comparable to other agents.3. It is specifically being developed...

Implications: Palomar and Gillette’s venture in the direct to consumer sale of a light based laser device has several issues that will effect the ability of this venture to be successful 1. The device is only approved for non facial areas, and is only temporarily effective with less than 10% reduction-...