Doctors who first saw her said it looked as if she had first-degree burns. The first time Anderson used a skin whitening cream she was 12. Her stepmother gave it to her but didn't tell her what it was ...

The International League of Dermatological Societies has raised the alarm over the misuse of topical corticosteroids in skin-bleaching products. It urges global action to address this growing concern.

The International League of Dermatological Societies has released an updated position statement on the use of topical ...

As someone who is obsessed with beauty products and knows a thing or two about skincare, I often see the words “lightening,” “whitening,” “brightening,” and “bleaching” (the enemy ...

Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...