Widespread use of toxic skin lightening compounds: medical and psychosocial aspects.

doi:10.1016/j.det.2010.08.010

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DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2010.08.010

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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Skin 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

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