Consumers Sue Over Allergies and Skin Reactions to Just for Men Hair Dye Products
Suit Against The Manufacturer Of Just for Men Hair Dye. A group of consumers is seeking Certification for a class action suit against the manufacturer of Just for Men hair dye. The consumers told a Missouri federal court last week that the manufacturer did not warn consumers about burns and severe allergies they could … [Read more...] about Consumers Sue Over Allergies and Skin Reactions to Just for Men Hair Dye Products
Women File Lawsuits over Skin Reactions to EOS Lip Balm
A number of women have filed lawsuits against lip balm maker EOS after they experienced skin reactions on and around their lips, including bleeding, blisters, dermatitis (skin rashes), and pigmentation loss. Dr. Marie Jhin, a San Francisco dermatologist, said the rashes could be contact dermatitis caused by a reaction to vitamin … [Read more...] about Women File Lawsuits over Skin Reactions to EOS Lip Balm
Acetaminophen to Carry New Warnings
FDA's Updated OTC Acetaminophen Drugs. A new draft guidance document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) orders new warnings on all over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen medications to include the risk of serious skin reactions. Last August, the agency warned that acetaminophen is associated with Stevens-Johnson … [Read more...] about Acetaminophen to Carry New Warnings
Health Canada Warns of Risk of Serious Skin Reactions with Stelara
Health Canada Has Issued a Health Advisory For The Drug Stelara. Health Canada, the Canadian national health regulatory agency, has issued a health advisory for the drug Stelara, used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Patients receiving treatment with Stelarra(ustekinumab) may develop exfoliative dermatitis … [Read more...] about Health Canada Warns of Risk of Serious Skin Reactions with Stelara
High Risk of Recurrence of Serious Skin Reactions
Risk of Recurrence of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome And Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. The risk of a recurrence of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions, is substantially higher than the risk of a first episode, according to research published last week in the Journal … [Read more...] about High Risk of Recurrence of Serious Skin Reactions
Health Canada Warns of Accutane Skin Reactions
Canada Issued Alert About Accutane Side Effects. Health Canada has issued a public health alert regarding Accutane and its association with severe, and possibly fatal, skin reactions, including erythema multiforme [EM], Stevens-Johnson syndrome [SJS] and toxic epidermal necrolysis [TEN]. According to Health Canada,a … [Read more...] about Health Canada Warns of Accutane Skin Reactions
Lamisil Side Effects When Used to Treat Children
Lamisil Skin Reactions, Psychiatric Problems, Other Side Effects. Lamisil, a medication used to treat nail fungus, should be monitored for side effects in children, according to a report by Food & Drug Administration (FDA) staff. According to the document, children treated with Lamisil have experienced a variety of … [Read more...] about Lamisil Side Effects When Used to Treat Children
Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Serious Skin Reactions
Black Henna Tattoos Ink Can Cause Serious Skin Reactions. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns that an additive in black henna ink used to apply the popular, and temporary, tattoos has been found to put its wearers at risk for a number of skin maladies including allergic dermatitis, eczema, scarring. The black … [Read more...] about Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Serious Skin Reactions
Intelence Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
An HIV medication Has Been Associated With Serious Skin Reactions. Intelence (etravirine), an HIV medication made by Johnson & Johnson's Tibotec division, has been associated with serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The company recently sent a letter to health care providers … [Read more...] about Intelence Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
