SEGMENTS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Disclosure Of Entitys Reportable Segments Abstract
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Description Of Revenue From External Customers			During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, approximately 5.3% and 5.1% of the Company’s net revenues were generated in Canada. No country or region outside of the U.S. and Canada generated more than 5%, individually or in the aggregate, of the Company’s net revenues during the three or six months ended June 30, 2012.	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, less than 5% of the Company’s net revenues were generated outside of the U.S.
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	$ 196,554	$ 190,827	$ 398,297	$ 355,740
Net Revenues Percent	100.00%	100.00%
Net Revenues Percent Total			100.00%	100.00%
Acne And Acne Related Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	93,131	123,130	201,632	226,592
Net Revenues Percent	48.00%	65.00%	51.00%	64.00%
Non Acne Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	81,113	57,719	155,112	109,940
Net Revenues Percent	41.00%	30.00%	39.00%	31.00%
Non Dermatological Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Revenues	$ 22,310	$ 9,978	$ 41,553	$ 19,208
Net Revenues Percent	11.00%	5.00%	10.00%	5.00%