News FDA approves first OTC retinoid for acne The first retinoid acne treatment to be made available over the counter in the United States has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.…Published: 13 July 2016
News PCSK9 inhibiting cholesterol drugs among latest NICE approvals Two new drugs used to treat patients with high cholesterol when other lipid lowering drugs are either ineffective or cannot be tolerated have been recommended for use on the NHS in England.…Published: 22 June 2016
News Ixekizumab clears psoriasis in up to 80% of patients After 12 weeks of treatment with ixekizumab, more than three-quarters of patients had clear or minimal psoriasis.…Published: 22 June 2016
News Combination immunotherapy for advanced melanoma gets early approval from NICE The immunotherapy combination nivolumab/ipilimumab has been recommended for patients with advanced malignant melanoma, according to draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The approval means that patients in England and Wales will be the first in…Published: 17 June 2016
News Once-a-day suncreams may not offer long-lasting protection The SPF level of once-a-day suncreams fell by 74% after six to eight hours, according to the results of a test carried out by Which?…Published: 31 May 2016
News FDA approves injectable psoriasis drug The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable treatment, ixekizumab (Taltz; Eli Lilly), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. …Published: 24 March 2016
News No evidence for hydrolysed infant formula in allergy prevention Researchers find no protective effect of hydrolysed formula against allergic and autoimmune disease, conflicting with international guidelines.…Published: 15 March 2016
News Antibiotics not effective for children with infected eczema Researchers conclude less severe eczema infection can be treated with topical steroids and emollients…Published: 11 March 2016
News Patients taking isotretinoin for acne may not need monthly blood tests Patients who receive oral isotretinoin for acne do not need to be monitored with monthly blood tests, say the authors of a meta-analysis. …Published: 4 December 2015
News Topical JAK inhibitors trigger hair growth Hair follicles in mice and human tissues were able to re-enter the growth phase when JAK inibitors were applied topically.…Published: 27 October 2015
