Summer 2023 Bibliography

VSI Summer 2023 Newsletter
Bibliography and Sources

AAD 2023. Povorcitinib Significantly Improved Total Body Repigmentation in Patients With Extensive Nonsegmental Vitiligo. Dermatology. 2023 April 4.
https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/aad-2023-povorcitinib-significantly-improved-total-body- repigmentation-in-patients-with-extensive-nonsegmental-vitiligo/150512/28/4/2

Bettenhausen C. Benzene found in Bayer antifungal spray drugs. Chemical & Engineering News. 2021 October 7.
https://cen.acs.org/safety/consumer-safety/Benzene-found-Bayer-antifungal-spray/99/i37

Buchanan L. Recent Povorcitinib 2b Study Shows Improved Repigmentation. Dermatology Times. 2023 Mar 27.
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/recent-povorcitinib-2b-study-shows-improved-repigmentation

Cooperman T. What is the best sunscreen based on safety and efficacy? ConsumerLab. Updated 2023 May 1.
https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/cancer-causing-compounds-benzene-benzophenone-in- sunscreen/carcinogens-sunscreen/

Environmental Protection Agency. Benzene. EPA.org.
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/benzene.pdf

Felton R. Benzene, a Known Carcinogen, Has Been Found in Some Spray Sunscreens, Deodorants, and Other Products. Several products have been recalled because of the cancer risk. Here’s what you need to know. ConsumerReports.org. 2022 May 12.
https://www.consumerreports.org/toxic-chemicals- substances/benzene-known-carcinogen-in-spray-sunscreens-deodorants-a1136768493/

Frysh P. What is Benzene? Radiance by WebMD. 2021 Nov 24.
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-is-benzene

Garofalo E. Toss out this sunscreen! It was recalled for including a cancer-causing ingredient. Komando.com. 2023 February 2.
www.komando.com/lifestyle/banana-boat-recall/875242/

Incyte. Incyte Announces Data from Phase 2b Study Evaluating Povorcitinib (INCB54707) in Patients with Extensive Nonsegmental Vitiligo. Incyte Press Release. 2023 March 18.
https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-data-phase-2b-study-evaluating-povorcitinib

Johnson A. Which Sunscreens Contain Benzene? Summit Dermatology.com. 2021 June 17. https://www.summitdermatology.com/2021/06/17/which-sunscreens-contain-benzene/

Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin Cancer Facts and Strategies: What You Need to Know.
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts/

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Edgewell Personal Care Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Due to the Presence of Benzene – UPDATED. FDA.gov. 2023 January 30.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/edgewell-personal-care-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-banana-boat-hair-scalp-sunscreen-due-0

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Spray Antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck Aerosol Spray Products Due to Detection of Benzene. FDA.gov. 2021 Nov 23.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pg-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-old-spice-and-secret-aerosol-spray-antiperspirants-and-old-spice

Valisure. Valisure Detects High Levels of Benzene in Several Dry Shampoo Products and Requests FDA Actions. Valisure.com. 2022 November 1.
https://www.valisure.com/valisure-newsroom/valisure-detects-benzene-in-dry-shampoo

Valisure. Valisure Timeline of Consumer Product Recalls. Valisure.com. 2023 January 27.
https://www.valisure.com/valisure-newsroom/timeline-of-consumer-product-recalls-due-to-benzene

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