Citing more than 100 reports — most of them since 2012 — of hypersensitivity to common acne medications like Proactiv, Neutrogena, Oxy, Aveeno, Clean & Clear and others, the FDA has issued a warning to consumers that these products can cause “rare but serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions or severe irritation.” [More]
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UPDATE: Beware Addictive Chapstick
By 12.4.06
Dispute arose when we advised consumers to stay away from lip balm products containing salicylic acid and other irritants.
Beware Addictive Chapstick
By 12.4.06
UPDATE: This post has an important followup delving into the issue more thoroughly.
