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Adult Acne Increases Risk Of Eating Disorders
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 — People with acne are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study says. Adult acne patients are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder, r...
Adult Acne Linked to Higher Risk for Eating Disorders
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Adults with acne have a higher likelihood of having eating disorders, according to a letter to the editor published online April 16 in the Journal of the European Academy ...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Limited Number of Voluntary Recalls Initiated after FDA Testing of Acne Products for Benzene
March 11, 2025 – FDA is alerting the public and industry to the results of new agency testing of 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination. FDA has concluded...
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled...
At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne. And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests. Both red and blue LED...
At-Home Light-Emitting Diode Devices Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA Dermatology. Sherry Ershadi and ...
Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – Formulation characteristics can explain much of the observed variation in benzene levels of over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide-containing products, according to a research...
Benzene Exposure Results From Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Product Use
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 – Potential benzene exposure occurs as a result of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) drug product use, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of Investigative...
Common Acne Drug, Benzoyl Peroxide, Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns. Creams containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can...
FDA Approves Cabtreo (clindamycin phosphate, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Topical Gel for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 20, 2023 – Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) (“Bausch Health”) and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Admin...
FDA Approves Twyneo (tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide) for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
NESS ZIONA, Israel, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLGL), a dermatology company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing branded and generic...
FDA Approves Winlevi (clascoterone) Cream for the Treatment of Acne
Lainate, Italy – August 27, 2020 – Cassiopea SpA (SIX: SKIN), today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Winlevi (clascoterone cream 1%) for the treatment of ac...
FDA Approves Arazlo (tazarotene) Lotion for the Topical Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics, one of the largest prescription dermatology health...
FDA Approves Amzeeq (minocycline) Topical Foam for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne
REHOVOT, Israel and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: FOMX) (“Foamix” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced tha...
FDA Approves Aklief (trifarotene) Cream, a New Topical Retinoid for the Treatment of Acne
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 4, 2019) Galderma, a global leader focused on meeting the world's increasing skin health needs, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved...
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