JOURNAL ARTICLE

Skin bleaching: a socioecological perspective.

  • Published In: British Journal of Dermatology, 2025, v. 192, n. 1. P. 154 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ejezie, Chinenye Lynette; Ayieko, Sylvia; Anunobi, Precious Chiamaka; Oladoyin, Olajumoke Ope; Defeu, Sandrine; Ranjit, Nalini 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Skin bleaching: a socioecological perspective" published in the British Journal of Dermatology discusses the global prevalence of skin bleaching, with countries like India, Saudi Arabia, and Senegal reporting high rates of this practice. The article highlights the harmful effects of skin bleaching agents, including dermatitis, kidney failure, peripheral neuropathy, and skin cancer. It introduces a socioecological model to understand the factors influencing skin bleaching at individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and public policy levels, emphasizing the need for multilevel interventions to prevent this behavior. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Dermatology. 2025/01, Vol. 192, Issue 1, p154
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0007-0963
  • DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljae368
  • Accession Number:181825771
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