Skincare sells the promise of clearer, softer, younger skin. But like many shortcuts, some products are popular, cheap and easy and carry risks that are rarely discussed on glossy Instagram posts. For ...

The levels of allergy-inducing preservatives in three samples of modelling dough and clay tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog have been found to exceed EU standards, with one surpassing the limit ...

Methylchloroisothiazolinone is a preservative in many skin care products that stops fungi, yeast, and bacteria from growing. Many people are allergic to it or can become so. It must be used in low ...

Showering is considered an essential part of most people's daily routines, whether it’s a refreshing morning wash to kickstart the day or a relaxing evening shower to wind down. But should you shower ...

The list of ingredients found in body lotion, shampoo, and other personal care products can be overwhelming for a consumer to read. This is particularly true for people suffering from allergic skin ...

New allergens responsible for contact dermatitis emerge regularly. During the Dermatology Days of Paris 2024 conference, Angèle Soria, MD, PhD, a dermatologist at Tenon Hospital in Paris, France, ...

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A 43-year-old woman had 2 myasthenic crises within 3 months, with both taking place shortly after exposure to hair dye containing methylisothiazolinone (MIT). The patient’s myasthenia gravis diagnosis ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

More than 1 in 5 patch-tested patients reacted to at least one of a family of preservatives used in personal care products and household cleaners, providing evidence that isothiazolinone sensitivity ...