Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe - FDA.gov

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According to the FDA:

"Consumers need to beware of products to lighten or whiten their complexion. These products, which include both injectable skin whitening and skin bleaching products, are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and might contain unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants.

Injectable skin whitening products are marketed for injection into a vein or muscle or under the skin. They are sold online and in some retail outlets and health spas. They often promise to lighten the skin, correct uneven skin tone, and reduce blemishes. Some products even claim to treat conditions such as liver disorders and Parkinson’s disease.

Although the average consumer might not assume so, these products are unapproved new drugs whose sales are not condoned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has not approved any injectable drugs for skin whitening or lightening."

Source:  Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe - FDA.gov

Summer 2016 Update On ED Drugs Viagra / Cialis / Levitra: Medical And Legal Developments - Drug Injury Watch

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Updated October 31, 2022

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Viagra & Melanoma - DrugWatch

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Read the full article: Summer 2016 Update On ED Drugs Viagra / Cialis / Levitra: Medical And Legal Developments - Drug Injury Watch:

"In late June 2016 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will study a potential link between melanoma skin cancer and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra.

This announcement appeared in the agency's latest watch list of drugs with possible safety issues, "January - March 2016: Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)". In relevant part, the document listed these drugs which have been associated with melanoma as a serious side effect."

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Company tests a way to deliver vaccines by a skin 'patch' - Boston Business Journal

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"An Australian biotech startup with an office in Cambridge's Kendall Square has developed a way to deliver vaccines to patients without using a syringe or nasal mist. Vaxxas Inc. has developed the Nanopatch, which consists of thousands of vaccine-coated microprojections that penetrate the outer layers of a patient’s skin.

The nano-level sized microprojections are coated with vaccine and then released directly to key immune cells found just below the skin’s surface, according to Vaxxas CEO David Hoey."

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FDA Approves New Device - Screens for Melanoma

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New device uses light to screen for melanoma - NBC News

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"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind device, called MelaFind, that makes detailed, digital images of skin growths and uses a computer to analyze them for signs of cancer, offering a sort of second opinion to doctors. The device is approved only for dermatologists and only for use on growths that don't have obvious signs of cancer but still have one or two worrisome traits."

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Follow FDA Sun Protection Tips

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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses - FDA.gov

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Now that Summer has arrived, it's more important than ever to protect your skin from the sun. I'm golfing lots these days, and know that I need to pay special attention to avoid sunburns.

The FDA offers a nice variety of resources and tips to help you and your family save your skin!

FDA - Sun Safety - Save Your Skin
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FDA Talks About Indoor Tanning Risks

I for one, love a good tan, and I recognize the risks.

The FDA has taken an interest in educating consumers that ultraviolet (UV) radiation in tanning devices poses serious health risks. They've created a Tanning - Welcome to FDA’s Tanning Website.

In support of the FDA transparency initiatives, they've made some of their materials available:
FDA - "Indoor Tanning: Risks of UV Radiation” presentation slides
FDA - "Indoor Tanning: Risks of UV Radiation” - 30 minute webinar

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FDA Warns - Avoid Burning - MRI and Drug Patch Interaction

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• FDA advisory: Transdermal drug patches with metallic backings may cause burns during MRI - Healio
• What Patients Should Know Before Having an MRI Exam - FDA.gov

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If you wear drug patches, watch out! You don't want to get burned. If you wear them into an MRI machine, the patch could burn you, warns the FDA in their alert, FDA Warns About Risk of Wearing Medicated Patches During MRIs.

FDA recommends that patients who use medicated patches (including nicotine patches) do the following:

• Tell the doctor referring you for an MRI scan that you are using a patch and why you are using it (such as, for pain, smoking cessation, hormones)
• Ask your doctor for guidance about removing and disposing of the patch before having an MRI scan and replacing it after the procedure.
• Tell the MRI facility that you are using a patch. You should do this when making your appointment and during the health history questions you are asked when you arrive for your appointment.

Additional Info by the FDA & others: FDA Public Health Advisory Risk of Burns during MRI Scans from Transdermal Drug Patches with Metallic Backings Transdermal Drug Patches with Metallic Backings Guidelines for Screening Patients For MR Procedures and Individuals for the MR Environment, Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research, www.imrser.org, 2009 

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Treat Uncomfortable Winter Itch

It feels odd for me to be talking about Winter Itch. I live in San Francisco and it's been an incredibly mild winter. Recently, highs have been in the 60s. Nonetheless, I'm prone to getting Winter Itch. This Families.com write-up can help you identify it, and treat it, Winter Itch.

You might have Winter Itch if you're experiencing . . .

• Itching ("winter itch" isn't just a clever name)
• Dryness
• Flakiness

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FDA Warning - Anesthetics On Skin Can Harm

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Updated October 6, 2022

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According to the FDA press release, FDA Alerts Public about Danger of Skin Numbing Products, popular topical anesthetics (that is, skin numbing drugs) can cause severe reactions when used improperly. The alert talks about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of topical anesthetics available in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription forms of these drugs. These skin-numbing products in cremes, ointments or gels contain anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine that are used to desensitize nerve endings near the skin's surface. If used improperly, the drugs can be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause reactions such as irregular heartbeat, seizures, breathing difficulties, coma or even death. Here are some details you should read . . .

The FDA strongly advises consumers not to:

• make heavy application of topical anesthetic products over large areas of skin
• use formulations that are stronger or more concentrated than necessary
• apply these products to irritated or broken skin
• wrap the treated skin with plastic wrap or other dressings
• apply heat from a heating pad to skin treated with these products.

If a health professional recommends the use of a topical anesthetic, then:

• use a topical anesthetic that contains the lowest strength, and amount, of medication that will relieve the pain
• apply the topical anesthetic sparingly and only to the area where pain exists or is expected to occur
• do not apply the topical anesthetic to broken or irritated skin
• ask your healthcare professional what side effects are possible and how to lower the chance of having life-threatening side effects from anesthetic drugs
• be aware that wrapping or covering the skin treated with topical anesthetics with any type of material or dressing can increase the chance of serious side effects, as can applying heat to the treated area while the medication is still present

Did you learn anything new here? What are you going to do differently for yourself, or for your loved ones for safety's sake? 

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It is Summer - These things will make your sunburn worse!

It's the middle of Summer. Be sure to be careful or you'll burn badly. There are things that can make you more susceptible to a worse sunburn. Check out this CBS News article, "Beware Of Sunburn Boosters - Certain Drugs And Skin Care Products Can Increase Your Sensitivity To The Sun." Bottomline, you need to pay attention to these items that can make a sunburn worse:

1. Diuretics - 'water pills' that help lower your blood pressure
2. Antibiotics - certain kinds like tetracycline, and others
3. Skin Care Products - certain products used to make your wrinkles go away
4. Heart Medications - amiodarone for example
5. Diabetes Medications - glipizide for example
6. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain drugs) - ibuprofen for example
7. Balsam of Peru - can be found in some perfumed products

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