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- Author(s): Petrou, Ilya
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Dermatology Times. Feb2008, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p64-75. 2p.
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- Abstract:
The article explores the abuse of skin-bleaching products such as hydroquinone to achieve a higher social status in sub-Saharan countries in Africa. Dermatologist Antoine Mahé expresses that the use of skin-bleaching products to achieve clear skin is accompanied by harmful side effects. Some of these adverse effects are skin atrophy, striae and steroid acne.
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