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Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US
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Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US

Sun Protection

Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US

I've spent years working on this exact problem. So when the FDA finally approved bemotrizinol in June 2026, it wasn't abstract news to me. It was the end of a very long process I'd had a front-row seat to. What Happened? In June 2026, the FDA issued a final order adding bemotrizinol to the over-the-counter [...]

By Dr. Jane Yoo|2026-10-09T14:34:51+00:00October 9th, 2026|Sun Protection|0 Comments

US FDA Approves Ameluz Red-Light PDT for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
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US FDA Approves Ameluz Red-Light PDT for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma

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US FDA Approves Ameluz Red-Light PDT for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Biofrontera Inc.’s supplemental New Drug Application for Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride topical gel, 10%) in combination with photodynamic therapy using the BF-RhodoLED lamp series for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) in adults. The approval expands the use of Ameluz into skin cancer treatment [...]

By Dr. Jane Yoo|2026-09-17T14:52:51+00:00September 17th, 2026|Skin Conditions, Uncategorized|0 Comments