Research in Cosmetic Dermatology: Reconciling medicine with business

Eapen, Bell R (2009): Research in Cosmetic Dermatology: Reconciling medicine with business.

Abstract

Cosmetic dermatology is a marriage between medicine and business. Research in cosmetic dermatology shares the fundamental principles of clinical and pharmaceutical research. Research team can help the decision makers by giving a realistic picture of the uncertainties involved. Certain mathematical models and market research techniques can aid decision making.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Research; cosmeceutical; decision making
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D70 - General; D - Microeconomics > D8 - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty > D81 - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C0 - General > C00 - General

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