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Xolegel Duo for Seborrheic Dermatitis for Scalp and BodyBarrier Therapeutics has paired its Xolex (zinc pyrithione 1%) Shampoo with its prescription Xolegel (ketoconazole, USP) Gel 2% as the Xolegel Duo system for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, face, and body. The products are designed to help enhance patient compliance in effectively treating seborrheic dermatitis by providing a gel formulation for the face and body plus a medicated shampoo for the scalp in a single prescription-only package. The 15-gm tube of steroid-free gel and 4-oz. bottle of shampoo supply immunocompetent adults and children 12 years of age and older with once-daily applications for 14 days.For more information, visit: www.barriertherapeutics.com. Vusion Ointment Now Available in 50-gm SizeBarrier Therapeutics, Inc., has launched a new 50-gm-size tube of its Vusion (0.25% miconazole nitrate, 15% zinc oxide, 81.35% white petrolatum) Ointment, the only prescription product approved in the United States for treating diaper dermatitis.For more information, visit www.vusionointment.com. New Dermatology Kit Provides In-Office Testing of isotretinoin Patients You can monitor lipid and liver functions and test for pregnancy in isotretinoin patients during routine office visits using a new dermatology kit from Cholestech. The Cholestech LDX enables you to obtain laboratory-accurate blood results during routine office visits in under 5 minutes with a simple finger stick. The kit contains everything needed to monitor the cholesterol and liver enzymes of patients taking isotretinoin. It features the Cholestech LDX lipid and liver screening system, which is CLIA-waived and CRMLN-certified. Each kit also includes 25 QuickVue Urine hCG pregnancy test kits from Quidel to allow dermatologists to comply with the FDA-mandated iPLEDGE program.For more information, visit http://www.cholestech.com. Cynosure Adds 1320-nm Laser to Affirm WorkstationCynosure, Inc., announced the addition of a new 1320-nm wavelength Nd:YAG laser to its Affirm workstation.The new laser, which is emitted through a proprietary disposable micro-lens array, adds a deep-heating component for tissue tightening to the platform, which already includes a 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser for fractional micro-rejuvenation and the Xenon Pulsed Light system for discoloration.The Affirm couples Cynosure’s Combined Apex Pulse and Multiplex technology, a high-density disposable lens array that redistributes laser energy in a combination of high- and low-level heat to stimulate and remodel collagen production throughout the treatment area. The system also utilizes the patent-pending Multiplex technology to enable the rapid sequential emission of two wavelengths, 1320 nm and 1440 nm, from the same optical fiber with a short delay between fixed pulses. For more information, visit http://www.cynosurelaser.com/. InterDry Textile AG with Silver The FDA has granted pre-market 510-K clearance for InterDry Ag textile with silver. It is indicated as a skin protectant for skin folds and other skin-to-skin areas. InterDry Ag is a soft, porous, composite material sold in 10-inch by 144-inch rolls that can be cut to size depending on body placement and patient size. Benefits are said to include odor reduction, skin-to-skin friction reduction, and moisture transportation from skin folds, and effective protection against microbial contamination of the fabric. Its primary use is expected to be in skin management of bariatric patients. For more information visit http://www.coloplast.com. Bioadhesive Delivery System Urea, 40% JSJ Pharmaceuticals has introduced Umecta PD (urea, 40%) emulsion and topical suspension, which incorporates a proprietary bioadhesive delivery system called PharmaDur. This invisible bioadhesive reservoir is said to provide continuous release of medication and physiologic lipids, aiding in restoring skin barrier function for moderate to severely dry skin. Umecta PD also utilizes a patented SanoDerm technology, which combines the proven advantages of urea 40% with a physiologic lipid base rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids.Manufactured by JSJ Pharmaceuticals and sold by prescription only, Umecta PD bioadhesive emulsion is sold in both 5- and 7-ounce size tubes. Umecta PD bioadhesive topical suspension is available in a 9-ounce bottle. For more information, visit www.jsjpharm.com. JSJ Adds Two Products to Its Acne OptionsJSJ Pharmaceuticals has introduced two products for the management of inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions. They include Inova 8 (benzoyl peroxide 8%) for monotherapy or use with other acne treatments and Inova 8/2 ACT (Acne Control Therapy), which pairs one box each of single-use benzoyl peroxide 8% pads and salicylic acid 2% pads.For more information visit http://www.jsjpharm.com. EltaMD Offers Varied Suncare LineWith formulations designed for a wide variety of skin types and activities, EltaMD claims to offer “the most complete sun care product lines in the business.”It includes: UV Shield, an oil-free sunscreen with SPF 45, for oily or acne-prone skin; UV Facial, a light moisturizing formula for the face, with SPF 30+; UV Sport, a highly water resistant formula with SPF 50; UV Lotion, an all-over-body formula with extra moisturizers and SPF 30+; UV Daily, a light, sheer SPF 40 moisturizer for the face that includes hyaluronic acid; and UV Physical, a chemical-free, organic, broad spectrum sunscreen formulated for extremely sensitive skin with SPF 40; contains 9% Z-Cote and 6% titanium dioxide.For more information, visit http://www.eltamd.com
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