what's new Research and Development Release March 27, 2026 A survey was conducted in Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, regarding the current state of childhood myopia. While approximately 90% of parents intend to take preventative measures, only about 50% actually do so. March 10, 2026 Elucidation of the involvement of chondroitin sulfate in age-related inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva March 4, 2026 Development of a medical consultation recommendation evaluation index based on a survey of menstrual-associated symptoms, with menstrual pain as the main complaint January 14, 2026 The combination of vitamin C and azelaic acid suppresses the expression of the inflammatory factor IL-8 gene induced by stearic acid contained in human sebum. December 24, 2025 Efforts to develop an alternative to animal testing for eye irritation assessment using machine learning (follow-up report), progress toward even more accurate predictive models View past R&D releases R&D Release RSS Research information November 4, 2025 We are pleased to announce the 19th recipient of Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin. October 20, 2025 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" May 26, 2025 The 16th recipients of the Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been announced April 21, 2025 The recipients of the 30th ROHTO AWARD research grant have been decided. April 1, 2025 Recipients of the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" have been decided View past research information Research information RSS The thoughts we cherish in research and development We will share the thoughts that Rohto Pharmaceutical values in research and development. Research and Development Activities In addition to research and development in the traditional health and beauty business, Rohto Pharmaceutical is challenging a wide range of fields and conducting research every day to bring about innovation, including new businesses. Eye CareSkin care fieldInternal medicine and food fieldRegenerative medicine Intellectual Property Activities We will introduce Rohto Pharmaceutical's approach and efforts regarding intellectual property. R&D Library Published PapersConference presentation themeAppropriate use and management of public research funds