STL Volume 21 Number 1
Update on Drugs and Drug News: January-February 2016
January and February 2016: Update on drugs, approval dates, and comments. Autologous cell suspension (ReCell® ReGenerCell® ReNovaCell®), Calcipotriene 0.005% + betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% foam (Enstilar®), Ipilimumab (Yervoy®), Talimogene laherparepvec (T-Vec) oncolytic virus therapy (Imlygic™), Cobimetinib + vemurafenib (Cotellic™ + Zelboraf®), Dabrafenib + trametinib (Tafinlar® + Mekinist®), Nivolumab injection (Opdivo®) are covered.
Off-Label Uses of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) have been proposed as an alternative, long-term treatment option to topical corticosteroids. Currently, TCIs are only approved for treatment of atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or older. This article reviews the off-label uses of TCIs and their efficacy in the treatment of cutaneous diseases.
Melasma and Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: Management Update and Expert Opinion
Treatment of PIH and melasma is challenging. There are no singular therapies that are efficacious on its own. Management, sun protection, topical lightening therapy and other treatment modalities are considered in this discussion on these growing concerns.
