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Cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including Stevens-Johnsons syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), have been reported in patients treated with immune-stimulatory anti-cancer drugs, including atezolizumab. Advise patients to be vigilant for the signs of severe skin reactions and...
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Product Safety Report for Skin Gard Lightening Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Irodis B.B. Clear Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for RODIS Creme Skin Light presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the skin sensitiser hydroquinone.
Recombinant human erythropoietin (r-HuEPO) treatment has been associated with very rare cases of life-threatening severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Withdraw r-HuEPOs permanently in patients who develop severe skin reactions such as...
Product Safety Report for Gandour Light & Natural Carotone Skin Lightening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the chemicals hydroquinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI).
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
How we manage outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Great Britain.
Product Safety Report for Super Eclaircissant White Absolute, Skin Whitening Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for SWP+ Skin Whitening Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Fair & White So White skin lightening cream presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone.
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