SEGMENTS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	$ 190,827	$ 173,596	$ 355,740	$ 339,138
Net Revenues Total	190,827	173,596	355,740	339,138
Net Revenues Percent	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Acne And Acne Related Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	123,130	124,763	226,592	244,976
Net Revenues Total	123,130	124,763	226,592	244,976
Net Revenues Percent	65.00%	72.00%	64.00%	72.00%
Non Acne Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	57,719	41,017	109,940	75,269
Net Revenues Total	57,719	41,017	109,940	75,269
Net Revenues Percent	30.00%	24.00%	31.00%	22.00%
Non Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	9,978	7,816	19,208	18,893
Net Revenues Total	$ 9,978	$ 7,816	$ 19,208	$ 18,893
Net Revenues Percent	5.00%	4.00%	5.00%	6.00%