CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the U.S. to date More than 45,000 cases of melanoma occurred in 45 states and the District of Columbia each year during 2004 through 2006, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Melanoma is the third most common skin cancer, but is more dangerous and more likely to cause death than any other skin cancer, causing 8,000 U.S. deaths and costing billions of dollars each year. Read More

Positive top-line results from a Phase 2b trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of CD07805/47, a proprietary topical gel under investigation for treating patients with moderate to severe facial erythema (redness) of rosacea, from Galderma Pharma S.A.1 Rosacea is a chronic dermatological condition of the face and eyes characterized by persistent redness, flushing, inflammatory lesions and visible blood vessels that affects at least 16 million Americans.2 "Currently, there are no medical therapies with FDA approval to treat the persistent facial redness of rosacea," said Joseph F. Fowler, M.D., Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Louisville and a principal study investigator. Read More

Over the last few months I have been working with clients in 11 countries. All of them have had economic difficulties. Some retailers are looking at the state of the economy and complaining about lost sales whilst others are looking at the same economy and seeing business opportunities. Some of these retailers are in the same retail sector and it is interesting to see how attitude can make a difference, but apart from attitude there are other important points that create the point of difference. Customer Service Is Not the Answer During my travels I've come across sales staff who were exceptionally good and others who were just interested in processing the client and sending them on their way. Read More

Recommended Regimen: If you do have a breakout use a salicylic acid-based cleanser in the morning and evening (over cleansing will strip your skin of its protective layer and cause additional irritation and dryness). To minimize oil production and impurities use a benzyl peroxide during the day to kill bacteria. Moisturize: Use a non-clogging oil-based moisturizer during the colder months. Intense indoor heat and cold temperatures can easily cause surface dryness and damage which prevents your skin from holding in water. A great hydrating agent such as hyaluronic acid will help seal in water within the underlying layers. Read More