The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology

The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology

Skin lightening (SL) for cosmetic reasons is associated with profound negative impacts on well-being and adverse effects on the skin, resulting in immense challenges for dermatologists. Despite current regulations, lightening agents continue to dominate the cosmetic industry. In this review, our int...

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Main Authors: Samara Pollock, BA, Susan Taylor, MD, Oyetewa Oyerinde, MD, Sabrina Nurmohamed, MD, Ncoza Dlova, MD, Rashmi Sarkar, MD, Hassan Galadari, MD, Mônica Manela-Azulay, MD, PhD, Hae Shin Chung, MD, Evangeline Handog, MD, A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Women's Dermatology
Subjects:
Skin lightening
Bleaching
Skin of color
Dyschromia
Hyperpigmentation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647520301416

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