SEGMENTS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	$ 184,668	$ 177,096	$ 540,408	$ 516,234
Net Revenues Total	184,668	177,096	540,408	516,234
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	119,119	118,506	345,711	363,483
Net Revenues Total	119,119	118,506	345,711	363,483
Net Revenues Percent	65.00%	67.00%	64.00%	70.00%
Non Acne Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	55,659	49,499	165,599	124,767
Net Revenues Total	55,659	49,499	165,599	124,767
Net Revenues Percent	30.00%	28.00%	31.00%	24.00%
Non Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	9,890	9,091	29,098	27,984
Net Revenues Total	$ 9,890	$ 9,091	$ 29,098	$ 27,984
Net Revenues Percent	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%	6.00%