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Communication on the dangers and abuse of skin lighteners in Africa

2013; Wiley; Volume: 53; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/ijd.12221

1365-4632

Ncoza C. Dlova, Frances O. A. Ajose,

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International Journal of DermatologyVolume 53, Issue 6 p. e335-e337 Correspondence Communication on the dangers and abuse of skin lighteners in Africa Ncoza C. Dlova MBChB, FCDERM, Ncoza C. Dlova MBChB, FCDERM [email protected] Dermatology Department, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorFrances Ajose MRCP, FRCP, Frances Ajose MRCP, FRCP Dermatology Department, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, NigeriaSearch for more papers by this author Ncoza C. Dlova MBChB, FCDERM, Ncoza C. Dlova MBChB, FCDERM [email protected] Dermatology Department, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorFrances Ajose MRCP, FRCP, Frances Ajose MRCP, FRCP Dermatology Department, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, NigeriaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 July 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12221Citations: 7Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 African Skin and Hair Workshop Accra, Ghana, 2010. Int J Dermatol 2012; 51 (Suppl. 1): 1–60. 2Dlova NC, Hendricks NE, Martincigh BS. Skin-lightening creams used in Durban. South Africa. Int J Dermatol 2012; 51(Suppl. 1): 51–53. 3Ajose FO. Consequences of skin bleaching in Nigerian men and women. Int J Dermatol 2005; 44(Suppl 1): 41–43. 4Olumide YM, Akinkugbe AO, Altraide D, et al. Complications of chronic use of skin lightening cosmetics. Int J Dermatol 2008; 47: 344–353. 5Mahé A, Perret JL, Ly F, et al. The cosmetic use of skin-lightening products during pregnancy in Dakar, Senegal: a common and potentially hazardous practice. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2007; 101: 183–187. 6Del Giudice P, Raynaud E, Mahé A. Cosmetic use of skin depigmentation products in Africa. Bull Soc Pathol Exot 2003; 96: 389–393. Citing Literature Volume53, Issue6June 2014Pages e335-e337 ReferencesRelatedInformation