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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doaj-3e655d2e658342c79c46bc6826f0a1e52021-04-18T06:27:43ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Women's Dermatology2352-64752021-03-0172158164The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatologySamara Pollock, BA0Susan Taylor, MD1Oyetewa Oyerinde, MD2Sabrina Nurmohamed, MD3Ncoza Dlova, MD4Rashmi Sarkar, MD5Hassan Galadari, MD6Mônica Manela-Azulay, MD, PhD7Hae Shin Chung, MD8Evangeline Handog, MD9A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH10Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Boston, MA, United States; Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United StatesPerelman School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia, PAMassachusetts General Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Boston, MA, United States; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United StatesUniversity of Calgary, Department of Dermatology, Alberta, CanadaUniversity of KwaZulu Natal, Dermatology Department, South AfricaLady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaUnited Arab Emirates University, Department of Dermatology, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSanta Casa de Misericórdia, Department of Dermatology, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilYonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaPerelman School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, PhilippinesMassachusetts General Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Boston, MA, United States; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Corresponding author.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 international team of dermatologists tackles the topic of SL as a global public health issue, one of great concern for both women’s health and racial implications. We have examined SL in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. We aim to inspire a global discourse on how modern dermatologists can utilize scientific evidence and cultural competency to serve and protect patients of diverse skin types and backgrounds. In doing so, we hope to promote healthy skin and inclusive concepts of beauty in our patients and society.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647520301416Skin lighteningBleachingSkin of colorDyschromiaHyperpigmentation |
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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 |
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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 The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology International Journal of Women's Dermatology Skin lightening Bleaching Skin of color Dyschromia Hyperpigmentation |
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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 |
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The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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dark side of skin lightening: an international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology |
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International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
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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 international team of dermatologists tackles the topic of SL as a global public health issue, one of great concern for both women’s health and racial implications. We have examined SL in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. We aim to inspire a global discourse on how modern dermatologists can utilize scientific evidence and cultural competency to serve and protect patients of diverse skin types and backgrounds. In doing so, we hope to promote healthy skin and inclusive concepts of beauty in our patients and society. |
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Skin lightening Bleaching Skin of color Dyschromia Hyperpigmentation |
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