Susan Anderson, age 52, sits in the corner of a sunlit waiting room at a dermatology clinic in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Dark patches of skin, dotted with brighter pigments, surround her eyes and ...

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming... Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Skin care practices vary widely, and two common terms that often come up are "toning" and "bleaching." While both can alter the appearance of your skin, they are fundamentally different in their ...

In a visually driven world, where social media platforms dictate beauty standards, many individuals find themselves navigating the complexities of skin aesthetics. A surge in skin bleaching practices ...