Cancer-causing chemical found in popular acne treatments, lab says
An independent laboratory is petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to pull several acne products from shelves after it says tests found dangerously high levels of benzene, a carcinogen known to cause cancer. Valisure found in its tests that benzene can form in treatments that contain…#fda #esteelaudersclinique #clearasiltargetsupup #walmart #bpo #reckitt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Carcinogenic Benzene Found in Proactiv, Clearasil, PanOxyl
Benzene, a chemical determined by the Department of Health and Human Services with long-term exposure to be cancer-causing, has been found in multiple popular acne products, according to the independent-testing facility Valisure. On Wednesday, the company released a petition to the Food and Drug…#benzene #clearasil #panoxyl #cliniquewalgreens #walmart #fda #estéelauder #clinique #jennifergsullivan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds
(MedPage Today) -- Benzene, a known human carcinogen that has been detected in consumer products like hand sanitizers, sunscreens, spray deodorants, and dry shampoos, has now been found in commonly used acne treatments.
The presence of benzene... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 7, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 -- Some acne treatments may may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the zit-fighting ingredient benzoyl peroxide.According... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 7, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Popular Acne-Treatment Products Found to Contain High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical
Hand sanitizers were tainted by benzene. Sunscreens and dry shampoos too. Now acne treatments are joining the list of widely used consumer products found to contain high levels of the chemical linked to cancer.
Acne products from brands including Proactiv, Target Corp.’s Up & Up and Clinique have elevated levels of the carcinogen, an independent testing laboratory said in a petition filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Tuesday. The lab asked the FDA to recall the affected treatments—all of which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide—while regulators investigate.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anna Edney / Bloomberg Tags: Uncategorized News Desk overnight wire Source Type: news
Private lab finds cancer-causing chemical in certain acne products
A new report finds certain acne treatments, including Proactive and Clearasil, contain " unacceptably high levels " of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Private lab finds cancer-causing benzene in common acne treatments
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer. Valisure said on Wednesday that substantial amounts of benzene, a human carcinogen, can form…#benzoyl #clearasilproactiv #target #upup #clinique #fda #davidlight #epa #light #dove (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High levels of cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments, lab says
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Target’s Up & Up and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil, said independent U.S. laboratory Valisure. Valisure has also filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug…#esteelauders #targetsupup #reckittbenckiser #clearasil #valisure #newhaven #connecticut #esteelauder #benzene #proactiv (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Clinique, Clearasil Acne Treatments, U.S. Lab Reports Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Clinique, Clearasil Acne Treatments, U.S. Lab Reports
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder ' s Clinique, Target ' s Up& Up and Reckitt...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
NURISR Introduces New Skin Nourishing Dietary Supplement Line to Combat Acne
Nurisr Launches Dietary Supplements with Natural Ingredients to Offer a Holistic Approach to Skin Health and Acne Relief FLORIDA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NURISR, a forward-thinking health and wellness brand, is proud to announce the launch of its latest dietary... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Nonablative RF Treatment Effective in Adults With Acne Nonablative RF Treatment Effective in Adults With Acne
The study is thought to be the first comprehensive analysis to evaluate NMRF as a treatment for acne, according to the authors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
New Acne Guidelines Recommend Topical Combinations, Judicious Use of Antibiotics
(MedPage Today) -- Antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, and oral isotretinoin received strong recommendations for acne treatment from a panel of experts who drafted an update to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) clinical guidelines... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - February 15, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
AAD Updates Acne Management Guidelines AAD Updates Acne Management Guidelines
The new guidelines updated the AAD ' s 2016 guidelines and included 18 recommendations and five good practice statements.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
AAD Updates Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2024 -- In guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and published online Jan. 30 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, updated recommendations are presented for the management of acne... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
