The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for acne creams due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, benzene.
The products include, Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser, Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment.
Benzene is a chemical often used to make a range of products in the U.S. including detergents. According to the CDC, exposure to high levels of benzene in the air can cause leukemia.
The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight on protecting your skin from sun rays and the best sunscreen to use. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
is an associate professor of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center.
is the chair of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
, is the director for the center for laser and cosmetic dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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