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Is Benzoyl Peroxide Still Safe? What to Know About Acne Treatment Recalls

Posted on May 28, 2025

Acne impacts as many as 50 million Americans annually, and many rely on over-the-counter or prescription treatments containing benzoyl peroxide to control breakouts. First introduced in 1934, benzoyl peroxide (BPO) remains one of the most widely used and clinically proven acne-fighting ingredients. It works by killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, drying excess oil, and helping to clear clogged ... Read More

Is Retin-A Safe For Long-Term Use?

Posted on Dec 17, 2020

Q. A visitor to www.MedShadow.org asked: “I’ve used Retin-A daily as an anti-aging cream for 15 or more years. Is this safe?” A: Probably yes. Remember, we at MedShadow are not doctors. We are a group of consumers and patients who sift through the internet and talk to doctors and other healthcare providers to dig ... Read More

9 Facts About Your Acne Drug, Isotretinoin

Posted on Nov 6, 2020

Accutane — The Drug That Cleared Severe Acne But Was Also Linked To Depression The drug that clears acne, but was also linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and fetal deformities is still on the market in its generic form Accutane — the drug that cleared severe acne but was also linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and ... Read More

A Short History of Accutane

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Accutane, a severe acne medication, has a past deeply scarred by reports, medical studies and lawsuits citing links to serious side effects including death While the intended use of Accutane was to clear the skin of severe acne — and it has been proven to do so — its past is deeply scarred by reports, ... Read More