Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Commercialization of Loyon® for Relief of Scaling, Burning and Itching Associated with Various Dermatoses Including Seborrhea and Seborrheic Dermatitis

PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 03, 2017 -- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNOA, warrants SNOAW), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets unique and effective solutions for the treatment of dermatological conditions and advanced tissue care, today announced the U.S. commercialization of the company’s new Loyon® product.  Under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner, Loyon is intended to manage and relieve the scaling, erythema, and itching associated with various types of dermatoses including seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis. 

Loyon is a unique and patented combination of the dry emollient Cetiol® CC and the medical silicone oil dimethicone. The liquid compound is very easily applied, absorbs quickly and spreads exceptionally well due to its low surface tension. The product received a new 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March 2017.   

“Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are commonly characterized by well-defined areas of erythematous plaques and scales.  It is estimated that 25% of the general population has seborrheic dermatitis and up to 8.5% have psoriasis with the presence of scaling. Many patients can feel stigmatized and suffer from marked physical and psychological disease burden, contributing to significant reduction of quality of life,” says Dr. Arnd Jacobi, M.D. and assistant professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.  “Providing a fast and effective treatment that will help improve the scaling can only help with this burden and enhance the overall treatment outcome.”

Sonoma Pharmaceutical’s dermatology division 30-person sales team is currently introducing Loyon to U.S. dermatologists. For more information phone (855) 317-1107 or visit www.intraderm.com.

“Loyon has demonstrated an impressive level of efficacy in the management of scale and itch in multiple dermatoses since first being commercialized in Europe,” said   Sonoma Pharmaceuticals. “Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population is afflicted with seborrheic dermatitis and we believe Loyon will provide these practitioners with a novel tool to help alleviate the scaling associated with these patients.”   

About Global Dermatology Market
According to BCC Research, skin conditions are among the most common health problems among most national populations, collectively exceeding the prevalence of conditions such as obesity, hypertension and cancer. The considerable costs of skin diseases include physician visits, hospital care, prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for treating or managing these conditions, as well as indirect costs due to productivity losses.

The global market for skin disease treatment technologies, which reached $17.1 billion in 2015, should reach $20.4 billion in 2020, demonstrating a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The U.S market for skin disease treatment, which dominates the global market throughout the period, totaled $7.5 billion in 2015 and should reach $8.6 billion in 2020, reflecting a five-year CAGR of 2.6%. 

About Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sonoma is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets unique and effective solutions for the treatment of dermatological conditions and advanced tissue care. The company’s products, which are sold throughout the United States and internationally, have improved outcomes for more than five million patients globally by reducing infections, itch, pain, scarring and harmful inflammatory responses. The company's headquarters are in Petaluma, California, with manufacturing operations in the United States and Latin America. European marketing and sales are headquartered in Roermond, Netherlands. More information can be found at www.sonomapharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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