Overview

• The AEMPS ordered the prohibition and market withdrawal of Lemon, Proaegis and Dermasa after a National Police alert.
• The agency’s control laboratory detected lidocaine, prilocaine, tetracaine and salicylic acid at pharmacologically active concentrations.
• These substances did not appear on the products’ labels, concealing their composition and heightening the risk of serious harm.
• The creams were promoted on fraudulent websites and social media for uses such as microblading, photodepilation and pre‑tattoo skin preparation.
• Authorities advise consumers not to use the products due to risks ranging from local irritation to methemoglobinemia and severe systemic symptoms.