On November 25, the Can Tho Department of Health issued a press release regarding the use of cosmetic products at the Can Tho Dermatology Hospital, stating that the Department of Health has requested the hospital to stop using technical procedures using the needle rolling and micro-needle methods.
Can Tho Department of Health also directed the functional department and the Department of Health Inspectorate to urgently inspect and verify the contents of the implementation of professional technical procedures, drugs and cosmetics used at the hospital. Immediately after the conclusion, the Department of Health will report to the Ministry of Health and continue to inform the press agencies according to regulations.
As Lao Dong reported on November 21, according to patient feedback, Can Tho Dermatology Hospital used 4 types of topical cosmetics on the prescription form, using the Hydro Injector II nutrient injection machine to inject into the patient's face for a long time. The 4 types of cosmetics include: Goodndoc Hydra B5 Serum; Goodndoc Vitamin C-16.5 Daily Whitening Serum; Beauty Skin Vita C; Beauty Skin EGF MOISTURE.
According to the reporter's investigation, in the cosmetic product declaration form issued by the Department of Drug Administration (Ministry of Health) and instructions for use, all four products above are in the form of "cream, emulsion, milk, gel or oil for use on the skin (face, feet, hands, etc.)".
On November 22, Dr. Nguyen Trong Khoa - Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management (Ministry of Health) - sent a document to the Director of Can Tho Department of Health requesting clarification of the incident.
According to a press release from the Can Tho Department of Health, from September 13, the Department of Health received a dispatch from the Can Tho Dermatology Hospital regarding the use of products using multi-needle nutrient injection machines. After receiving the above dispatch, the Department of Health issued a dispatch on September 26 regarding the rectification of the management and use of cosmetic products. On October 8, the Department of Health received a dispatch from this hospital reporting on the rectification of the management and use of cosmetic products.
On November 22, the Department of Health Inspectorate received a complaint dated November 4 regarding the above content. On November 25, the Department of Health issued an official dispatch to stop using technical procedures using the needle rolling and micro-needle methods at Can Tho City Dermatology Hospital.
