Widespread use of toxic skin lightening compounds: medical and psychosocial aspects.
Published 2011 · B. Ladizinski, Nisha Mistry, R. Kundu
Dermatologic clinics
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136
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3
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Key takeawaySkin lightening compounds, such as hydroquinone and topical corticosteroids, can cause severe dermatologic and systemic complications, and alternative treatments are needed to address their widespread use.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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[First cases of squamous cell carcinoma associated with cosmetic use of bleaching compounds].
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Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie
Skin bleaching: highlighting the misuse of cutaneous depigmenting agents
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2009·109citations·O. Dadzie et al.·Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
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International Journal of Dermatology