Avidas Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on dermatology and women’s health, has launched the Scalacort defence kit that offers three scalp solutions in one patient convenience kit. Scalacort DK is available by prescription only.
Scalacort defence kit (DK) includes Scalacort (hydrocortisone lotion USP) 2%, a fast-drying, non-greasy, corticosteroid in a clear fragrance-free base. Scalacort relieves itching and inflammation of the scalp in areas where greasy ointments and creams may not be cosmetically appealing, the company said.
According to the company, Scalacort DK also includes: defence medicated shampoo, a professional-strength medicated shampoo formulated with 2% salicylic acid and 2% micronized colloidal sulfur to control the flaking and scaling of seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis; and defence gentle cleansing shampoo, a color- and fragrance-free, non-irritating shampoo designed to be used daily on all hair types.
Gail Mautner, a Millburn, New Jersey dermatologist, said: Patient convenience is important to treatment outcomes. With Scalacort DK physicians can, with one prescription, provide their patients with three scalp products in a single convenience kit.