Retinoid

Among topical dermatologic drugs, the mean overpayment for brand-name drugs was more than double that of generics, based on an analysis of claims data of privately insured individuals published in JAMA Dermatology.

The FDA recently approved Galderma’s topical retinoid cream, known as Aklief, for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Trifarotene cream was safe and well tolerated in the treatment of moderate facial and truncal acne in a multicenter, open-label phase 3 clinical trial.

In this edition, retinoids and OTC products for photoaged skin; fractional lasers show promise in skin cancer prevention; a botanical drug for severe thermal burns and more.