GLG News by Dermatologists (US)

This article is important because it outlines the rationale and benefits of the new collagen based filler from Ortho-Neutrogena/ Johnson and Johnson. This filler appears to last at least 6 months, and does not require pre testing as other collagen based fillers have needed in the past. The fact that...

Here are the concerns.1. The collagen injections by Collagen Corp could not compete with hyaluronic acid because it typically does not last longer.  Typically, collagen does not last as long in certain facial regions.2.  There are structural changes that would have to be done on collagen to...

The notion that a government agency can provide excellent health service is debunked by the tragedy of the United Kingdom's National Health Service's rejection of a chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of breast cancer. 

This article is important in that, for the most part , it describes a basic therapeutic regimen for adolescent acne patients. The only error is describing the inflamed lesions as "infections." Acne is predominantly an inflammatory condition, not an infectious one, though a bacteria is involved...

This article is important in that this acquisition is the first new product for Allergan's dermatology division in several years. This is also the first novel molecule in 5-7 years that has been released. The issues of having to get blood tests with this topical agent have been solved. The obvious paring...

- Dark circles underneath the eyes give the unappealing impression of exhaustion. Many factors, both hereditary and environmental, can produce or exacerbate this condition.  - Despite efforts to address this unmet need, the over-the-counter cosmetic industry has not been able to address consumer's...

On Tuesday, the FDA's Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drug Advisory Panel voted unanimously to approve the use of the injectable drug for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, a severe skin disease. As the FDA usually follows the recommendations of its advisory panels when reviewing new drugs for approval,...

The article is interesting.  Unless it is marketed very heavily as a US identified product, I don't think it will work.  The MLM marketing system works very well for them because of the lack of retail presence and retail sales.  That is why the other companies sell well in other Asian...

This article can be important because problems like this will require proper training and specialties that prove adequate experience.  Additionally, there may need to be more evaluations on the materials used for injection cosmetically.  The experience I have had with injections that are silicone...

How can safety be verified with the Chinese history of contaminants in the toy and food industries.  I certainly would not want to take Chinese drugs. lynn tucker