Research on the fungus that ranks as one cause of dandruff — the embarrassing nuisance that, by some accounts, afflicts half of humanity — is pointing scientists toward a much-needed new treatment for the condition's flaking and itching.

ALLEGAN, Mich., Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S.

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MethylGene, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced that Health Canada has approved the company's clinical trial application for MGCD290, a fungal Hos2 histone deacetylase inhibitor to be used in combination with azoles for the treatment of fungal infections.

Barrier Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTRX) announced today the introduction of Xolegel CorePak(TM) for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. Now, patients with this chronic skin condition need only one prescription to get quick itch relief and to safely manage the overall condition long term.