Acne

• Health Canada ‘reviewing’ U.S. lab’s findings of benzene in acne products

  Less than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings. 

  Health

  Mar 11
  
• Health Canada should review acne treatment cancer claims: experts

  A Canadian researcher says Health Canada should review a U.S. lab's findings that common over-the-counter acne treatments contain benzene, which causes cancer.

  Health

  Mar 8
  
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• Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab

  A independent U.S. lab reported it detected a cancer-causing chemical in common over-the-counter acne treatments. The lab said it found benzene at 800 times the FDA limit.

  Health

  Mar 6
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• Wear a mask, but take steps to prevent ‘maskne’, skin problems: Winnipeg dermatologist

  Wearing a mask might be irritating in more ways that one, but a Winnipeg dermatologist says there are ways to avoid skin problems while staying safe during the pandemic.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2020
• ‘Maskne’: How to prevent acne and other skin problems caused by face masks

  It's crucial to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and common skin issues caused by wearing one can be overcome, dermatologists say.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 18, 2020
• Bad acne? Here’s why coronavirus isolation might be to blame

  With more free time on our hands, some people are experimenting with their skincare routines.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 15, 2020
• Does birth control cause acne? Experts debunk the biggest skin myths

  Here are four of the most common myths about acne.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 8, 2020
• Why you keep breaking out in certain spots on your face

  That pesky recurring pimple on your cheek could have a very easy fix.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 5, 2020
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• Why some people get more acne in the winter

  Breaking out in colder months? It could be a result of your cleansing routine.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 21, 2018
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• Want healthy skin? Stop these 8 bad skin care habits now

  Your skin care routine might be hurting you more than helping, experts warn. Make sure to stay clear from these bad habits.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 18, 2018