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Dangers of Skin Bleaching 

 

There are a range of health problems arising from the use of skin bleaching products.

  • Neurological problems in the peripheral and central nervous system such as irritability, memory loss,neuropathies and insomnia.

  • Some long term users of skin bleaching products have experienced immunosuppression and have developed tuberculosis and vulval warts.

  • There are also reports of renal damage which requires dialysis.

  • The sudden stopping of the practice has led to Cushings syndrome and adrenal insufficiency.

  • There are dermatological problems such as striae atrophicae, colloid milium ochronosis, scabies, cutaneous atrophy and pitch black pigmentation.

  • Sun damages, such as elastosis and sunburn have also been reported. 

     

 

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