Archive for November, 2015
Recent Rosacea Blog Posts
Galderma is proposing a Stage 4 trial of 188 participants to demonstrate the effectiveness of Mirvaso and Soolantra used together in treating the redness and papules and pustules of rosacea. The trial is looking for rosacea sufferers with between 15 and 70 papules and pustules and also a score of 3 or 4 in the Clinician’s […]
The JAMA Dermatology has just published a summary of the trend in prescription prices from 2009 to 2015. The news is not good. Overall the brand-name prescriptions increased in price FOUR FOLD during this period. Four national chain pharmacies in the West Palm Beach, Florida, area—specifically, Costco, CVS, Sam’s Club, and Walgreens—were initially surveyed in […]
This recent paper from International Journal of Dermatology introduces us to the compound known as Praziquantel. We learn that this active can be formulated into a 3% topical which shows antimicrobial activity. Praziquantel, also known as Biltricide, has been used orally for the treatment of parasitic worms. This trial is the first reported use of Praziquantel topcially. The study […]
Being a rosacea sufferer in Australia can be a depressing experience. It seems that the rest of the English speaking world get all the latest and greatest treatments years before we do here downunder. New treatments can take years to be approved in Australia. We Ozzies suffer from a bit of an insecurity complex because […]
A recently listed Clinical Trial aims to recruit rosacea sufferers to find out how well they are getting on with their usage of Finacea, Metrogel and Mirvaso. The trial outcomes are several, but include the recording of adverse reactions to treatments, patient satisfaction and likelihood of switching rosacea treatment. The trial is being sponsored by […]
