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Proactiv Acne Lawsuit
NEUMANN LAW GROUP IS NOW INVESTIGATING PROACTIV, CLEARASIL, AND CLINIQUE ACNE PRODUCT CLAIMS
DID YOU EVER USE ACNE PRODUCTS CONTAINING BENZOYL PEROXIDE, INCLUDING PROACTIV OR CLERASIL?
CALL US FOR A FREE CASE EVALUATION AT 800-525-6386
As of March 2024, numerous lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique, and others claiming that the companies were aware of the risk in exposing its consumers to a dangerous cancer-causing chemical called Benzene. Due to their failure to warn their customers and doctors of the risks involved in using their products, manufacturers including Alchemee and Taro Pharmaceutical are facing a potential for thousands of lawsuits. These claims are very new and anyone who has ever used Proactiv, Clearasil, and Clinique acne products should call Neumann Law Group today.
A study performed by Valisure, an independent quality assurance organization found that the main component in Proactiv, Clearasil, and Clinique called Benzoyl Peroxide (“BPO”) will deteriorate into a chemical called Benzene. Valisure tested around 100 BPO products found that the levels of Benzene were over 800 times the maximum amount permitted in any medication.
Benzene is classified by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a cancer causing chemical (carcinogen) to humans and can be found in things such as cigarette smoke and heavy cleaning products. Benzene can enter the body in many ways including through the air, skin, eyes, and mouth. It interferes with the human bodies’ ability to produce red blood cells and also will interfere with white blood cell levels.
In 2011, The Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) published guidance for Acne Drug companies that use BPO and implemented new labeling requirements for acne products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. The FDA is of the opinion that Benzene must not be used to make pharmaceutical products; however, an exception was made in 2010 that should a product require Benzene, the levels were not to exceed 2 parts per million. The Valisure study found that Proactiv’s 2.5% BPO Cream contained 1700 parts per million. The results of their study were presented to the FDA as a call for help. Further, literature dating back to the 1930s identified the degradation of Benzoyl Peroxide to Benzene. The manufacturers of Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique had plenty of notice.
Despite the decades old warnings, to date Proactiv, Clearasil, and Clinique have failed to modify their product or provide proper warnings to consumers and doctors that they were using a cancer-causing product. They continue to advertise their acne products, sell them, and allow doctors to continue using it as a prescription. They have blatantly ignored the FDA’s warnings. Claiming that a product is safe without providing proof of safety testing is unacceptable. The manufacturers of Proactiv, Clearasil, and Clinique should be held liable for any injury or death from encouraging people to consume a cancer causing chemical.
Benzene has been linked to the development of cancers such as acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and other serious health effects.
Dermatologists have also been affected by this development as these products were advertised as safe and were often prescribed to their patients for acne. Fortunately, dermatology doctors and experts at Yale University have taken interest in assisting with research and regulation.
Who Qualifies to File a Claim?
You may be eligible to bring claims against the manufacturers of Proavtiv, Clearasil, Clinique, and/or the retailers that promoted their products if you have ever used any of the following products to treat acne:
- Acnefree
- Asepxia
- Estee Lauder
- CereVe
- Ceraphil
- Clearasil
- Clinique
- CVS Health
- Differin
- Dermstore
- Drmtlgy
- Effaclar
- Equate
- Jan Marini
- Johnson & Johnson
- La Roche-Posay Meijer
- Neutrogena
- Oxy
- Paula’s Choice
- PanOxyl
- PCA Skin
- Proactiv
- Rodan and Fields
- SLMD Skincare
- Target Up & Up
- TopCare
- Vivant
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- ZENA Medical
There are dozens more manufacturers of these BPO products, and it is vital to read your ingredient labels before purchasing any acne control product. They are still being marketed aggressively to consumers claiming that the ultimate solution to acne is using their products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. Websites including Good Housekeeping, Sephora, and Amazon are using their platforms to encourage the belief that BPO acne products the best, convincing consumers to believe these products are safe and effective.
Additional information may be needed to support your claim:
- When did you use Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique, or any of the above products?
- Do you still use any of these products?
- How frequently was Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique, or any of the above products used?
- Where did you purchase Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique, or any of the above products used?
THERE ARE POTENTIAL FACTORS THAT COULD DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FILING A CLAIM, SO IT IS VITAL THAT YOU CONTACT NEUMANN LAW GROUP IMMEDIATELY FOR A FREE CASE EVALUATION
Have you or a loved one ever used Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique or any other acne product containing Benzoyl Peroxide?
People who have used these BPO products including Proactiv, Clearasil, and Clinique should talk to a Product Liability injury attorney at the Neumann Law Group. If you find that you have unfortunately developed certain types of cancer, call us immediately for a case evaluation. You may qualify to file a claim for product liability and negligence. The potential settlement amounts in product liability lawsuits can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of filial consortium, pain and suffering, and other factors. These amounts will vary case to case and a personal injury attorney can help to get the largest possible settlement for you and your loved ones. Call the Neumann Law Group today at 800-525-6386 to begin an evaluation of your Proactiv, Clearasil, Clinique Benzene contamination claim today.
Link #1: https://www.valisure.com/valisure-newsroom/valisure-detects-benzene-in-benzoyl-peroxide