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• Oculus Recall Issued After Quest 2 VR Headset Foam Causes Skin Reactions, Rashes, Burns

  July 29, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Facebook is recalling 4 million Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets following thousands of reports of users experiencing skin irritation caused by foam pad inserts.

• Velcade Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Risk In New Case Report

  May 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The multiple myeloma drug Velcade was linked to a potentially deadly skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in a recent case report from Korea.

• CDC Issues New Contraindication Guidelines For COVID-19 Vaccines

  January 11, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC issues updated guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, including contraindications for those who appear to be allergic to their first shot.

• Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs Linked To Potentially Fatal Skin Reactions: Study

  December 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium and similar heartburn drugs can cause delayed hypersensitivity reactions which can be fatal, according to a new study.

• EpiPen Problems May Lead To Premature Device Activation, FDA Warns

  March 26, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Mylan and the FDA warn that EpiPens may go off prematurely if they experience sideways pressure, and in some cases may become stuck in their carriers.

• Metal Implant Risks, Safety to be Topic of FDA Advisory Committee Hearing

  October 1, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA will hold an advisory committee meeting in November focusing on the safety of metal used in medical implants.

• Tattoo Allergic Reactions May Be Result of Needles Shedding Nickel, Chromium: Study

  August 29, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that tattoo needles themselves may sometimes be the cause of allergic reactions, as they can shed nickel and chromium particles during tattoo sessions.

• Side Effects of Acid Reflux, Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk of Allergy Symptoms: Study

  August 2, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Long-term use of heartburn drugs of all types may increase the risk of developing allergies, according to a new study.

• “Just For Men” Hair Dye Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Skin Irritation, Allergic Reactions

  July 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit against the makers of "Just For Men" hair dye products calls for them to compensate men nationwide for chemical burns and permanent disfiguration caused by allergic reactions from their products.

• FDA Raising Questions About Safety Of Nitinol, Alloy Used In Essure And Other Medical Implants

  April 19, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued a new draft guidance on how manufacturers should test devices made with nitinol, a metal alloy suspected of potentially causing allergic reactions in humans.