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Verrica’s Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield Speaks About FDA Approval of New Drug for Common Skin Infection – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 121

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Eichenfield serves on Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ Board of Directors and spoke to Xtalks about the company’s recent approval of YCANTH (cantharidin) topical solution as the first FDA approved treatment for pediatric and adult patients with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection that primarily affects children.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. These advancements and trends addressed important industry challenges and offered opportunities to foster innovations and solutions in areas including drug development, healthcare and medical devices.

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Veozah the New Drug for Menopausal Hot Flashes + SkinVive the New Dermal Filler — Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 111

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In this episode, Vera talked about the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Veozah (fezolinetant), the new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Importantly, vasomotor symptoms can have a substantial impact on daily activities and overall quality of life.

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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a specialized division within the Chiesi Group dedicated to pioneering therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Filsuvez (birch triterpenes) topical gel.

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Letybo Earns FDA Approval, Hugel Expands Its Global Aesthetic Market Leadership

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Hugel, a Korean medical aesthetics company, recently announced that it has received marketing approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its botulinum toxin, Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg), for the treatment of glabellar lines. 134 How Does Letybo Work?

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Daxxify, a New Anti-Wrinkle Drug and Botox Competitor is FDA-Approved

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Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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First Topical Gene Therapy + Bausch + Lomb’s First Prescription Med for Dry Eye Ep. 112

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In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA approval of the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of a rare skin condition. Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek is a topical gene therapy that has been approved for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB).