ReviewInternational journal of women's dermatology2021
The dark side of skin lightening: An international collaboration and review of a public health issue affecting dermatology.
Review in International journal of women's dermatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 46 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
What it found
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Who cites it
46 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 105 citations in OpenAlex.
- Why are people cosmetic skin whitening? A systematic review.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface.The ocular surface · 2023Pooled it
- Skin Shade Discrimination Is Associated With Disordered Weight Control Behaviors in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.The International journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Evolving sunscreen-use prevalence, patterns and perceptions from an online survey of digitally active Africans.Skin health and disease · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of 577-nm Yellow Laser in the Management of Steroid-Induced Rosacea: A Prospective Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- Glutathione for skin lightening via intravenous, oral, and topical routes: a critical narrative review of current evidence, safety, and the evidence-practice gap.Journal of medicine and life · 2026Review
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- Associations between self-reported personal care products use and menstrual cycle length and regularity in a US digital cohort.Environment international · 2026Article
- Review of Skin Depigmentation Practices and Cutaneous Malignancy.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2026Review
- From Cosmetic Abuse to Clinical Mismanagement: A National Simulated Patient Study Assessing Community Pharmacists' Stewardship of Topical Corticosteroids in Jordan.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Polianthes tuberosa L. Extract suppresses melanogenesis through concurrent Inhibition of cAMP/CREB and MAPK signaling pathways.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Biological Roles of Melanin and Natural Product-Derived Approaches for Its Modulation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- International Expert Consensus on Knowledge Gaps in Care for Dermatologic Disorders in Skin of Color.International journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- Skin Whitening Creams: Cosmetovigilance.Current pharmaceutical biotechnology · 2026Review
- International Expert Consensus on Defining Skin of Color and Delivering Equitable Dermatologic Care.International journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- KT-939: A Next-Generation Human Tyrosinase Inhibitor With Superior Efficacy for the Safe Management of Hyperpigmentation.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Optimizing a Skin Depigmentation Formula Using a 2ACS omega · 2025Article
- Determinants of awareness of risks associated with skin lightening products among female dermatology patients in Mogadishu: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices of Skin-Lightening Products Among Female Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Embodiment of structural racism and multiple sclerosis risk and outcomes in the USA.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2025Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
11 authors at 9 institutions in 8 countries.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
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.
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