FDA Warns on Acne Products

The FDA warns that using certain acne products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can cause rare, but serious and in some cases life-threatening allergic reactions or severe irritation.

Certain topical solutions cause: burning, dryness, itching, peeling, redness, and slight swelling where the product is applied.

Mona Khurana, MD, a medical officer at FDA said, "There is currently no mention of the possibility of these very severe allergic reactions on the product labels. It's important that consumers know about them, and that they know what to do if they occur.”

The FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication (DSC) to inform both consumers and health care professionals of the potential dangers of these products.

For more information go to: http://1.usa.gov/1qQuKCq.