Content about Dermatology

IRVINGTON, N.Y. — Less than one-quarter of American adults have ever had a skin check by a dermatologist despite rising rates of skin cancer, according to a new survey.

NEW YORK —  Skin care company La Roche-Posay has developed the new Redermic [C], an anti-wrinkle firming moisturizer that was inspired by the growing popularity of injectable filler technology.

NEW YORK — Dermatologist Neil Sadick has joined forces with other experts at his Park Avenue practice in New York to develop the Sadick Dermatology Group brand, which launches at Sephora inside JCPenney this month.

The launch from Sadick Dermatology Group is a multi-step approach to anti-aging skin care that is dubbed Park Avenue Prescription.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is partnering with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch a healthy skin care campaign for the summer, the retail pharmacy chain announced Monday.

The campaign, which will last through July 26, will include free informational guides in all the chain’s stores and online, as well as promotions for skin care products and a national tour featuring free full-body skin cancer screenings by local dermatologists and advice from Rite Aid pharmacists.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Thousands of Rite Aid customers across the United States can get free, full-body skin cancer screenings this spring.

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour will visit more than 60 Rite Aid stores in 19 states, sponsored by the retail pharmacy chain and Aveeno. The tour has screened more than 10,000 people since 2008, according to Rite Aid, catching 3,700 potential skin cancers and precancers, including about 200 suspected cases of the deadly skin cancer melanoma.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. Clinical skin care brand Kinerase, which has a long history of creating high-end skin care products for both the physician and prestige channels, now has developed a new line for the mass market -- Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase.

Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase, a new hybrid of skin care products for consumers who need a more accessible price point, is comprised of 10 cleansers, moisturizers and daily treatments. The products will be available beginning February 2011 at select Walgreens and Walmart locations, and will retail for between $10 and $35.