Background: The use of skin-lightening creams is common and widespread in African,
Asian, and North American colored no brown to dark. Use of skin-bleaching agents has …

The Middle East represents a heterogenous group of people who come from countries
bordering the southern and eastern portions of the Mediterranean Sea. While many …

In Jordanian folkloric medicine, several medicinal plants–based recipes are used for skin
lightening. Local recipes for skin lightening were collected and the tyrosinase inhibitory …

The practice of skin lightening is prevalent amongst dark-skinned people globally. Various
current studies that map this practice and that seek motivations behind the practice are …

Background: Skin whitening products are widely used and increasing in demand. However,
some of the users are unaware about the health effect of some of the products. Therefore …

Background: Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin accumulates in the skin and
causes the skin to become darker in color. Pursuing attractive appearance and colorism …

Skin depigmentation is a worrying practice that is gaining popularity, particularly among
young girls. However, this practice poses health risks. It also reflects a negative view of black …

Abstract Introduction: Over-the-counter (OTC) skin-lightening agents are topical products in
the form of lotions, creams, oils, soaps, and serums designed to alter skin pigmentation …

Skin lightening or skin bleaching agents are essential tools in the management of disorders
of hyperpigmentation. However, their misuse comprises a global public health burden and …

This study explores how young Black men talk about colorism and identity. Few studies have
investigated how men of color make meaning of colorism. Providing an open-arena for …