Erythropoietic protoporphyria a rare but devastating disorder involving acute cutaneous photosensitivity to sunlight, which takes the form of incapacitating burning pain that lasts 3-7 days.

When the study is completed, conclusions can be reached about the investigational product’s durability of benefit for treatment of dynamic forehead lines, which are notoriously challenging to treat.

‘What’s surprising is that more than 50% of patients do not receive appropriate treatment, very likely due to lack of awareness or embarrassment,’ explained one dermatologist at the AAD annual meeting.