The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology
| Autor: | Sabrina Nurmohamed, Rashmi Sarkar, Hae Shin Chung, Hassan Galadari, Oyetewa Oyerinde, Mônica Manela-Azulay, A. Shadi Kourosh, Ncoza C. Dlova, Evangeline Handog, Susan C. Taylor, Samara E. Pollock |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
media_common.quotation_subject Dermatology Review Scientific evidence 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Great Rift Hyperpigmentation Dyschromia Skin of color Medicine media_common business.industry Public health Public relations medicine.disease Skin lightening 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis RL1-803 Beauty Bleaching business Cosmetic industry Cultural competence |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 158-164 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2352-6475 |
| Popis: | 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. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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