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World Psoriasis Day 2024: New Treatments and Research Trends

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Amgen’s Otezla (apremilast) continues to expand its reach, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving its use for children and adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in 2024. This drug may significantly improve psoriasis care by offering effective long-term control with fewer side effects.

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Ycanth (Cantharidin) Revolutionizes Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment with FDA Approval

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has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. Another noteworthy contender is Novan Inc.’s

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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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Povorcitinib Phase III Results Stir Mixed Signals for Incyte and Investors

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Standard treatment strategies include combinations of antibiotics, hormonal therapies and biologic agents most notably adalimumab (Humira), the only FDA-approved biologic for moderate to severe cases while surgery remains an option for advanced disease.

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Vyjuvek Gets FDA Nod as First Topical Gene Therapy for Rare Skin Disease

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Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB).

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Innovation Pharmaceuticals’ Brilacidin for the Treatment of COVID-19 Receives FDA Fast Track DesignationPhase 2 clinical trial of Brilacidin for COVID-19 anticipated to commence this month

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated as a Fast Track development program the investigation of Brilacidin as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Brilacidin is a first-in-class Host Defense Protein (HDP) mimetic with antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

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Eight out of Ten Patients Maintained Skin Clearance at One Year in Lilly’s Lebrikizumab Atopic Dermatitis Monotherapy Trials

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. “We look forward to providing an important new medicine and helping patients find the relief they so desperately seek from the varied and debilitating symptoms of this disease, contingent upon FDA approval.” EASI=Eczema Area and Severity Index, EASI-75=75 percent reduction in EASI from baseline to Week 16.

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