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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647520301416 |
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