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DermTech, Stiefel To Study Genes Involved In Acne
DermTech, Stiefel Laboratories will work together using DermTech's patented EGIR technology and proprietary gene expression assays to identify and further understand the genes involved in causing acne.It is envisioned that data from the feasibility study may be used by Stiefel Laboratories in the development of targeted products to treat this widespread skin condition."We are very pleased to initiate this study with Stiefel, a global powerhouse in the development of focused, next-generation dermatology products," said George Schwartz, CEO, DermTech. "Using our EGIR technology, a painless method of collecting RNA from the epidermis and identifying biomarkers of interest, we are confident that we will be able to help confirm and identify the molecular causes of acne.""Acne has long been regarded as a nuisance condition but for a patient who suffers from frequent outbreaks or chronic blemishes, it is a major source of concern," said Gavin Corcoran, M.D., Senior Vice President, Global Research and Development for Stiefel Laboratories.
Leader Ventures Provides $3 Million to Syndero, Inc., a Next ...
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Ventures, an investment firm offering tailored debt and equity financing, announced today that it has provided $3 million of venture debt to Syndero, Inc. Syndero is a next generation consumer goods company that primarily markets health and beauty products direct-to-consumer through online distribution channels. "Syndero is an innovative company with a leading edge, subscription-based, direct sales model," said Patrick Gordan, Managing Partner at Leader Ventures. "Their expertise in defining and developing products for the online channel, and marketing them through online direct response sets them apart," Gordan added. Syndero develops and owns high quality brands in the skincare arena including the Dermitage Anti-Aging Skincare line and the TriClear Acne prevention line.
Living with acne
Drugstores offer a mind-boggling array of products and treatments that range from "The Power Pimple Peel" to the formidable sounding "Teminator 10," next to long-time standards such as Clearasil and Stridex. A stroll down most crowded malls will find a kiosk marketing Proactiv, the skin regimen touted by celebrities such as Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Williams and Sean "Diddy" Combs as an acne cure-all. "The over-the-counter stuff isn't necessarily bad for mild acne," Ganz said. "Look for topical creams, products with salycic acid or benzoyl peroxide; that's what's in Proactiv, by the way," she said. But you might want to see a dermatologist if the over- the-counter products don't work after two months, both Ganz and Lawley advise. "If they're using these things regularly, and the (skin) is not responding after two months, it should be worth it to go to a dermatologist and start prescription treatments," Lawley said.
Lakes Neighbors: Under their skin
Pat Blake and Holly Ihloff sell their new organic skin care products for people of all ages and for pets at the Friends Corner Craft Show in Gorham last week. The two started their business because they were horrified by components in some of what was on the market. .
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