STL Volume 12 Number 9
Update on Drugs and Drug News – November 2007
Update on Terbinafine hydrochloride Lamisil® Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Famciclovir TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries, Ceftobiprole BAL5788 Basilea Pharmaceutica/Janssen-Ortho.
Treatment of Hand and Foot Psoriasis with Emphasis on Efalizumab
Hand and foot psoriasis is a chronic and debilitating disease that manifests as plaque-type or pustular-type lesions. Although the palms and soles represent only 2% of the total body surface area, psoriasis of these regions may lead to physical dysfunctions that can greatly impair dexterity, mobility, and the quality of life.
The Dermatology Dispensing Debate
The in-office dispensing of topical skin care products by dermatologists is a source of frequent debate. Guidelines for proper dispensing have been penned by various medical organizations, yet the controversy continues. With the increasing number of physician-dispensed lines available for sale, combined with mounting medical financial issues, the ongoing debate surrounding in-office dispensing will continue.
