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Encore Dermatology

Developer and manufacturer of products for the dermatology market


Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Encore Dermatology was a privately held dermatology company delivering prescription therapies and medical devices to dermatologists.

Encore was led by the CEO and management team of one of EW’s prior growth equity deals, PreCision Dermatology. The Encore assets were medical dermatology products, including Impoyz, Sernivo, Trianex, Okebo and Promiseb. Impoyz was indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age and older, Sernivo Spray was for the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older, Trianex ointment was for the treament of widespread eczema, Okebo capsules were a tetracycline-class antibacterial and could be used as adjunctive therapy in severe acne, and Promiseb topical cream was a nonsteroidal prescription cream indicated to manage and relieve the signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.

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Executive Chairman, Encore Dermatology

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