Skin lightening for cosmetic reasons is associated with profound negative impacts on well-
being, and adverse effects on the skin, resulting in immense challenges for dermatologists …

Background “Colorism” or “shadism” contributes to the prevalence of skin lightening and
bleaching practices, which are predominantly observed among females. Acknowledging the …

Skin color, along with hair and eye color, is genetically determined by the amount of melanin
found in the top layers of skin. Its varied presence–which accounts for different skin colors-is …

Background The use of skin lightening agents (SLAs) is common among African females
with black skin color. Although they usually contain harmful ingredients and can cause …

Abstract Background The Middle East has a significant influence on the global aesthetic
market. Within the United States and globally, patients with Middle Eastern heritage have a …

Background: Skin lightening (SL) is a practice involving the use of chemicals to lighten the
skin that is more common among skin of color (SOC) individuals, particularly women, and …

Background/Objectives: The demand for a safe compound for hyperpigmentation is
continuously increasing. Bioactive compounds such as thymoquinone (TQ) and ascorbic …

Results A total of 409 participants were included in this study; In general, 146 (35.7%) of the
participants said they had ever used an SLP. More than two-thirds (67.1%) had been using …

Background Melasma is a widespread condition that affects people of many ethnicities and
is prevalent in the Middle East. To date, the therapeutic arsenal is still not effective …

Background The use of skin-lightening products (SLPs) among Jordanian women has
immensely increased and healthcare professionals have a vital role in raising public …