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10 Oct
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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09 Oct
Common Acne Drug Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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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 per...
15 May
Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 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 poin...
24 Apr
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 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 deve...
07 Mar
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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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.
02 Feb
Dermatologists' Group Offers Latest Guidance on Acne
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 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-commo...
07 Dec
Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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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 ...
12 Oct
Women With Acne Bear Another Burden: Stigma
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 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...
31 Jul
One Drug Clear Winner in Treating Acne: Review
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 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 i...
13 Sep
TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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To slug or not to slug? That's the question for millions of TikTok users, who turn to the social media giant for tips and information on what amounts to a DIY skin care phenomenon....
18 May
Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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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 f...
10 Mar
No Sign Common Steroid Spironolactone Can Cause Cancer: Study
- March 10, 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 l...
21 Feb
Science Reveals Acne's Secrets, Moving Closer to Better Treatments
- February 21, 2022
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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
08 Feb
Acne's Genetic Secrets Could Bring Better Treatments
- February 8, 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 sk...
17 Jan
CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware, Dermatologists Say
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2022
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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 (cannab...
24 Dec
Men (Santa Included) Need These Facial Hair Care Tips
- December 24, 2021
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Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,