STL Volume 16 Number 4

Update on drugs, approval dates, and comments. Gabapentin tablets GRALISE™(DM-1796), Oxychlorine compound (Epicyn™ HydroGel), Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (XIAPEX®) as well as drug news on HPV vaccines.

Alcohol is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in our society and is implicated in multiple health conditions, including hepatic failure, neurological damage, and hematological disorders. Herein, we review the evidence concerning the influences of alcohol in skin conditions.

Cosmetics are an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Fragrances and preservatives are the two most clinically relevant allergens found in cosmetic products. Common cosmetic allergens are reviewed. Practical methods of allergen avoidance are also discussed.