UPDATED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION: October 13, 2017: Meeting of the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement - 10/12/2017
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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
TikTok Influencers Are Now Treating Ozempic Side Effects
Every day dozens of people come to Jennifer Witherspoon—a former dental office manager with zero medical training—for help managing nausea, headaches, and other side effects that can come with taking weight-loss shots. She even crafted a template response to help her quickly get through the messages.
“People have offered to pay me, begged me to start a podcast, asked me to call their sisters-in-law, wanted me to call their doctor,” she said. “One lady even invited me to her wedding.” Even Oprah’s production company reached out to feature one of her videos in a prime time specia...
Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Madison Muller, Andre Tartar, and Tanaz Meghjani/Bloomberg Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Can You Identify this Eruption in a Patient Undergoing ALL Treatment?
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Is Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Cognitive Impairment Symptoms in Children? Is Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Cognitive Impairment Symptoms in Children?
The analysis included children aged 17 years or younger without intellectual disability or autism.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Dermatology 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
Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics.
Deodorant and antiperspirant products aren't just for armpits anymore... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 6, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Kids' Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risks of Learning, Memory Difficulties
(MedPage Today) -- Pediatric atopic dermatitis was associated with increased risks of learning and memory difficulties, especially in kids with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, a cross-sectional study suggested.
In a weighted sample of over... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Skin of Color Underrepresented in AI Programs in Dermatology
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 -- Challenges relating to artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology and its application to skin of color (SOC) are partly due to underrepresentation of SOC in datasets, according to research published online March 6 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New Indication Approved for Juv éderm New Indication Approved for Juv éderm
In a randomized, controlled trial, 59% of adults reported experiencing at least one treatment site response.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Tacrolimus Microemulsion Has Good Efficacy, Safety for Scalp Psoriasis
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 -- For scalp psoriasis, 0.1 percent tacrolimus microemulsion has good efficacy and safety, according to a study published online Feb. 12 in Dermatology and Therapy.Andreas Pinter, M.D., from the University Hospital Frankfurt... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Beware the Letter of Intent Beware the Letter of Intent
You might ask: If the terms in an LOI are not binding, why bother with one at all?MDedge (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Commentary Source Type: news
FDA Approves Another Neurotoxin for Frown Lines FDA Approves Another Neurotoxin for Frown Lines
The product has been sold in more than 50 countries, the company says.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl
(MedPage Today) -- Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 4, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Patient-Reported Outcomes Important in Cutaneous GVHD: Study Patient-Reported Outcomes Important in Cutaneous GVHD: Study
The study results " highlight the importance of patient-reported outcomes in measuring this disease, " the study ' s lead author said.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
