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1 mar 2021 · Skin lightening (SL) for cosmetic reasons is associated with profound negative impacts on well-being and adverse effects on the skin (Charles, 2003), resulting in immense challenges for dermatologists. Despite current regulations, lightening agents continue to dominate the cosmetic industry.
Herein, we review the prevalence, ingredients, and health implications of cosmetic skin lightening products. We also provide recommendations for counseling patients who practice cosmetic skin lightening in a culturally sensitive manner. Keywords: Skin bleaching; corticosteroids; cosmetic; depigmenting agents; hydroquinone.
We conducted a comprehensive PubMed search using the terms ‘skin lightening agents,’ ‘skin bleaching,’ and ‘depigmenting agents,’ and reviewed the literature on cosmetic skin lightening products, active ingredients, and adverse side effects.
1 wrz 2020 · Skin lightening 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...
5 maj 2024 · Because many skin lightening creams contain corticosteroids, steroid acne is also a possible side effect. It can also lead to skin breakdown and leave users with open sores and scarring. Milder side effects have also been reported, including dermatitis and skin irritation.
A side effect of the creams is that they can lighten the skin, so some people are using them in the belief they are beauty products. Dermatologists have warned that long-term, unsupervised...
27 kwi 2024 · Learn about the side effects of Skin Care (emollients), from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals.