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Popular Acne Products Containing Benzoyl Peroxide May Become Contaminated with a Known Carcinogen, New Study Finds
Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.
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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 wind up containing high levels of benzene while sitting on a store shelf or in a medicine cabinet, resea...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- October 9, 2024
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In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up.
"These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin disease that affects most teenagers and many adults at some point in their lifetimes, causing distress, embarrassment, anxiety and low self-confidence among sufferers, robbing them of ...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- May 15, 2024
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Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.
"These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial development,"noted study corresponding author
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 to the new report from the independent laboratory Valisure, be...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- March 7, 2024
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It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest.
The guidelines on the all-too-common condition (acne affects 85% of teens and many adults) haven't undergone a revision since 2016.
The 2024 updates ...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- February 2, 2024
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Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation.
People are less likely to want to be friends, have close contact or post a pic on social media with a person who has severe acne, researchers found.
"Our findings show that stigmatizing attitudes about a...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 7, 2023
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Adult acne can significantly change how women are perceived in social settings, a new study finds.
And where the acne is located on the face changes the onlooker's perception.
Researchers tracked eye movements of 245 study participants looking at pictures of women with clear skin or acne on different parts of their faces. Faces with acne were perceived as significantly less attract...
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
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- October 12, 2023
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Millions of people live with acne, and it can take a dramatic toll on their quality of life, but is any one treatment better than the rest?
Yes, suggests a new review of more than 200 studies. When researchers compared acne treatments, a clear winner emerged: oral isotretinoin, best known as Accutane.
Isotretinoin is a high-dose vitamin A that targets the main causes of acne by...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- July 31, 2023
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As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing.
Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne - one without harsh side effects.
A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids - found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds - as a nutrient helpful for reducing acne.
Among 100 participants with acne,...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- May 18, 2022
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The often-used steroid spironolactone is not linked to any increased risk of a range of common cancers, according to a new study.
The synthetic steroid is routinely used to manage heart failure, high blood pressure and edema, and also used off-label to treat acne, hair loss and excessive hair growth (hirsutism).
A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified -- a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailment
Hair follicles have been known to be major factors in acne development, but this study suggests that other skin cells may have a lar...
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- February 21, 2022
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For countless teens, it's the scourge of adolescence. But researchers say the discovery of new genetic variants associated with acne could help doctors identify people at high risk and perhaps point the way to new treatments.
"Despite major treatment advances in other skin conditions, progress in acne has been limited," said Catherine Smith, co-author of a
Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn't kept up with demand.
When more than 500 adults were asked about their use of CBD (cannabidiol) or marijuana, fully 17.6% said they used an over-the-counter
Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff, ingrown hair<...
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- December 24, 2021
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