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The FDA is now out with a warning about skin creams sold for use after tattooing, piercings, laser hair removal, and dermabrasion.  Most of these agents contain the local anesthetic lidocaine in concentrations that are dangerous. The FDA warns that using agents with lidocaine concentrations above 4% is dangerous.

The agency has fired off cease and desist warning letters to 6 companies.

The companies and their dangerous products include:

In general, avoid lidocaine products more concentrated than 4%, don’t use them on injured skin, and don’t wrap the skin with plastic coverings after applying the medications.  High concentrations of lidocaine in the bloodstream causes arrhythmias, seizures, and respiratory problems.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-consumers-avoid-certain-topical-pain-relief-products-due-potential-dangerous-health

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