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Montreal teen shares journey with acne

The teen years can be an awkward time for young people, particularly when their hormones wreak havoc and cause a visibly noticeable skin issue like acne. Jay*, 18, knows only too well how challenging life can be with a chronic skin condition.

Female lawyer shares devastating impact of acne scarring

A Canadian lawyer who lives with severe acne scarring describes the impact on her life: “Every day is a struggle, and the emotional wounds feel just as raw as the physical ones.

Position Statement: Benzene in BPO containing products

On March 5, 2024, Valisure, an American laboratory which independently tests medications and consumer products, issued a citizen petition to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raising concerns about benzene.

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