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1 mar 2021 · A study observing skin-bleaching among women of African descent in New York City found that >30% of patients were bothered by their skin’s natural appearance, with 25% of patients embarrassed about their color, feeling a restricted sense of freedom (Benn et al., 2019).
1 wrz 2020 · In this review, our international team of dermatologists tackles the topic of skin lightening as a global public health issue, one of great concern for both women’s health and racial...
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.
Background: Skin-lightening products are commonly used by black communities in South Africa and worldwide. This practice has deep historical and cultural roots and is associated with adverse cutaneous effects.
The use of skin lightening agents (SLAs) is common among African females with black skin color. Although they usually contain harmful ingredients and can cause complications, their use remains to be a common practice. This study was conducted to ...
21 mar 2022 · Therapeutic indications for skin-lightening agents are generally aimed at the management of pigmentation disorders such as discolouration due to hormonal changes, melasma, age spots, senile/solar lentigo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and pigmented acne scars, as they reduce the hyperpigmentation of specific areas of the body and provide ...
23 lip 2024 · And while dark spots aren’t impossible to treat, they take time and a variety of melanin-friendly ingredients to remedy. I did the deep digging for you and found 17 of the best dark spot correctors that are actually suited for darker skin tones. Trust me, as a dark-skinned Black woman, I've tried them all.
