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In Conversation with Principal Investigator and SME Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield About the FDA Approval of a Drug-Device Combo for Common Skin Infection
In Conversation with Principal Investigator and SME Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield About the FDA Approval of a Drug-Device Combo for Common Skin Infection
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23 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
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Podcast episode
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This episode features an interview with Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield, chief of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, and professor of dermatology and pediatrics and vice-chair of the department of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Eichenfield serves on Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ Board of Directors and spoke to Xtalks about the company’s recent approval of YCANTH (cantharidin) topical solution as the first FDA approved treatment for pediatric and adult patients with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection that primarily affects children. Dr. Eichenfield was also the principal investigator on clinical trials evaluating YCANTH.Verrica Pharmaceuticals is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases that require medical interventions. Tune into this episode to learn more about YCANTH and its approval, as well as the changing landscape of dermatology, from Dr. Eichenfield.For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: @Xtalks Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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