Topaz Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Pivotal Phase 3 Trials of Ivermectin Topical Cream Topaz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, announces the completion of two Phase 3 clinical trials that studied the use of ivermectin topical cream as a potential treatment for head lice. These trials were conducted according to a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…

The Healing Properties of a Eucalyptus Oil Bath by Dr. Reinhard R. Bergel Eucalyptus oil has many healing properties and there are many benefits of a eucalyptus oil bath. It can provide soothing relief from common ailments or it can simply make you feel clean and invigorated. The benefits of eucalyptus oil baths come from the healing properties of the essential oil. Eucalyptus essential oil…

Health Benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil The health benefits of eucalyptus oil can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and other medicinal properties. Eucalyptus essential oil is colorless and has a distinct taste and odor. Due to the medicinal uses of eucalyptus oil and the compound eucalyptol present in it, it is used in a variety of over the counter…

Acne Doubles Suicide Risk in Teens Arecent study funded by the Norwegian Institute for Public Health found that teens, who have severe acne, are twice as likely to commit suicide as their peers who do not have acne. There is still some question as to whether or not certain acne medications may play a role in the alarming statistic. Nearly 25 percent of the teens…