Even thought skin bleaching creams are popular in Ghana, there is a social stigma attached to publicly admitting that you actually use them given what attempting to lighten your skin actually means. A ...

The women have been warned that the drugs can cause birth defects and damage the babies' limbs. The pills work by creating chemical reactions that reduce the secretion of hormones that darken the skin ...

Amid years of speculation surrounding her complexion, K. Michelle is once again shutting down skin-bleaching rumors.

Many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin thinning and other long-term health issues. [Courtesy] Every time Caroline* (not her real name) looked in the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of skin bleaching products is common among women of African or Asian descent. Clinicians should ...

SINGAPORE — Can the prolonged use of skin-lightening products, such as hydroquinone, lead to skin cancer? This question was posed by Ousmane Faye, MD, PhD, director general of Mali's Bamako ...

The global skin-lightening industry generates billions of dollars annually by exploiting insecurities rooted in centuries of colonial conditioning, creating a toxic legacy of skin bleaching that ...

Skin bleaching is a method of lightening skin by using products that reduce melanin production, a pigment that makes skin dark. Skin bleaching typically involves using skin-lightening creams to ...

The minister called on influencers, celebrities, and community leaders to advocate for natural beauty and self-acceptance, challenging the myths surrounding lighter skin. Dr Iziaq Salako, Nigeria’s ...

Every time Caroline* looked at herself in the mirror, she felt a sense of dissatisfaction. Each selfie she took was altered with filters that made her appear lighter than she truly was. One day, as ...

RECENTLY, the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD) launched a nationwide campaign to address growing public health concerns about skin bleaching in the country. The association unveiled the ...