Biofrontera AG. Stock Analysis B8FK.DE

Biofrontera AG engages in the research, development, and marketing of dermatological products. The company is headquartered in Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen and currently employs 76 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2006-10-30. The firm develops drugs and medicinal cosmetics for the treatment of skin diseases and regenerative care of damaged skin. Its portfolio includes: Ameluz, for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of actinic keratoses, and under development for other types of skin cancer and warts; PDT lamp BF-RhodoLED, used after the Ameluz treatment to eliminate infected cells; and Belixos, a dermatological cream with herbal ingredients for the care of itching, inflamed and flaky skin and conditions such as insect bites, burns, neurodermatitis and psoriasis. The firm is also engaged in clinical development of two drug candidates: BF-derm1, a tablet with inhibitor blocking the synthesis of histamine in cells, a cause of allergic reactions; and BF1, a selective serotonin receptor to prevent migraines. The firm operates five wholly owned subsidiaries, notably Biofrontera Inc in the United States. Its main shareholder is MM Familien KG.