TY - JOUR
T1 - The dark side of skin lightening
T2 - An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology
AU - Pollock, Samara
AU - Taylor, Susan
AU - Oyerinde, Oyetewa
AU - Nurmohamed, Sabrina
AU - Dlova, Ncoza
AU - Sarkar, Rashmi
AU - Galadari, Hassan
AU - Manela-Azulay, Mônica
AU - Chung, Hae Shin
AU - Handog, Evangeline
AU - Kourosh, A. Shadi
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020
PY - 2021/3
Y1 - 2021/3
N2 - 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. In this review, our international team of dermatologists tackles the topic of SL as a global public health issue, one of great concern for both women's health and racial implications. We have examined SL in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. We aim to inspire a global discourse on how modern dermatologists can utilize scientific evidence and cultural competency to serve and protect patients of diverse skin types and backgrounds. In doing so, we hope to promote healthy skin and inclusive concepts of beauty in our patients and society.
AB - 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. In this review, our international team of dermatologists tackles the topic of SL as a global public health issue, one of great concern for both women's health and racial implications. We have examined SL in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. We aim to inspire a global discourse on how modern dermatologists can utilize scientific evidence and cultural competency to serve and protect patients of diverse skin types and backgrounds. In doing so, we hope to promote healthy skin and inclusive concepts of beauty in our patients and society.
KW - Bleaching
KW - Dyschromia
KW - Hyperpigmentation
KW - Skin lightening
KW - Skin of color
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.09.006
DO - 10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.09.006
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85094956544
SN - 2352-6475
VL - 7
SP - 158
EP - 164
JO - International Journal of Women's Dermatology
JF - International Journal of Women's Dermatology
IS - 2
ER -