Skin Lightening

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Skin lightening or skin bleaching is a cosmetic process that aims at lightening the dark areas of skin.  Some   of   the   products   used   are   strong   topical   corticosteroids   e.g.   clobetasol   propionate,  hydroquinone,  glutathione,  lightening  soaps,  local  concoctions  etc.  Melasma  is  a  skin  condition  whereby medical treatment is to lighten dark patches. However, in most situations women and men  desiring to have fairer skin go into great lengths to achieve this and end up with some reversible and  irreversible changes. 

Reversible conditions 

• Tinea incognito – refer to treatment of tinea
• Steroid acne – refer to acne treatment
• Scabies – refer to scabies treatment
• Perioral dermatitis- Tacrolimus ointment

Irreversible conditions 

• Stria
• Telangiectasia
• Atrophy
• Hirsutism
• Ochronosis
• Poor wound healing

Health Education 

• Users should stop before they get permanent irreversible changes.
• Use sunscreen lotion to protect from ultraviolet damage.