Regeneron makes an eye disease drug and a cholesterol drug in East Greenbush. The Tarrytown drug company had $4.1 billion in revenue in 2015. Regeneron makes an eye disease drug and a cholesterol drug in East Greenbush. The Tarrytown drug company had $4.1 billion in revenue in 2015. The sign outside of Regeneron's East Greenbush facility. ORG XMIT: MER2015091110332269 The sign outside of Regeneron's East Greenbush facility. ORG XMIT: MER2015091110332269 Rollout of Regeneron's new eczema drug could be most lucrative of the year East Greenbush A new eczema treatment could be worth billions of dollars for Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which has its manufacturing operations in East Greenbush. Barely three months into the year, analysts are predicting the company's pending Dupixent drug could be the most lucrative pharmaceutical launch of 2017, with annual revenues topping $4.6 billion by 2022, according to EvaluatePharma, a biotech research group. The drug, which is awaiting approval from the Food and Drug Administration, would be the first treatment of its kind for the estimated 8.5 million people who suffer from moderate and severe variations of the skin disease. Until now, the condition was usually treated with steroid creams. The launch of the drug could pose a … Continue reading →

We're creating a positive news network. We need your help. It often takes time foran ailment to show its true colours, and by the time it rears its ugly head, theres no preventative way to handle it. But our largest organ, our skin, is really good at telling us that somethings up. We can both feel and see it in a way that we simply cannot with other parts of the body. But one thing we cant see so easily on our skinarecrawling bacteria, fungi, viruses, and even tiny mites. This thought alone might be enough to make you run to the shower, butsuch skin-dwelling organisms work to produce chemicals to kill harmful bacteria to keep us healthy. Though skin has a mixture of healthy and harmful bacteria, the ratio can sometimes be imbalanced, causing conditions likeatopic dermatitis (AD) the most common form of eczema, which createsinflamed and irritated skin. People with this type of eczema, for some reason thats not quite known yet, have a lot of bacteria on the skin but its the wrong type of bacteria, dermatologist Richard Gallo from UC San Diego explained.Theyre not producing the antimicrobials they need. Though our bodies can produce some antimicrobial … Continue reading →

Mike Garten Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Steven Q. Wang, M.D., one of the country's leading dermatologists, created a special calming ointment for his patients, the last thing he expected was to share it with millions of TV viewers. But that's exactly what happened late last year, when he appeared on HSN's American Dreams. He was an instant hit and all units of Dr. Wang's Eczema Ointment Natural Calming Moisturizer completely sold out! Of course, we weren't surprised. For years, Dr. Wang has been one of the GH Beauty Lab's go-to medical experts for everything skin-related. Plus, 30 million Americans suffer from eczema, and over 100 million struggle with sensitive skin. Dr. Wang developed the balm after reading about how Chinese herbs help ease skin disorders. Curious about whether Eastern medicine could help his patients, he asked his father, Gui Wang, LAc, an herbalist and a licensed acupuncturist, for insight. Three years later, they developed the formula of traditional Chinese herbs and skin-soothing ingredients. "The blend is key. We don't believe there's one single thing that will solve the problem," Dr. Wang says. To try it: Use a small amount, and rub in well. The vibrant color is a … Continue reading →

Dyshidrotic eczema is characterized by the development of blisters on the palms of hands or soles of feet. They can also appear on fingers and toes. The blisters are itchy and typically last for a few weeks. They may be caused by seasonal allergies, stress and making contact with certain types of metals such as nickel. The good news is that dyshidrotic eczema is manageable and is not contagious. Symptoms Eczema generally causes redness and itching, regardless of what type it is. Symptoms of dyshidrosis include blisters, itching, flaking, redness, cracked skin, discomfort and pain. Understanding the eczema you have, symptoms and triggers makes it easier to manage and treat it. Controlling and Preventing Outbreaks Diagnosis A careful skin examination will enable your doctor to diagnose the condition. Since the symptoms may be similar to other skin conditions that affect skin, further tests such as skin biopsies may be recommended. Allergy testing may also be considered if dyshidrotic eczema is linked to allergies. Treatment Solutions There are different ways to treat dyshidrosis and these are usually determined by how severe the outbreak is as well as other pertinent factors. You may need to try different treatments before identifying the best … Continue reading →