Use of skin-lightening products among outpatient attendees in a North Indian Hospital

• DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_318_15
• Publication Date: 2023-10-05T14:13:53Z
• Authors: Celestine Wong; Samuel Wong; Howard Tang; Rashi Minocha; Rajesh Singh; Nathan Grills
• Keywords: Demographics; Outpatient clinic; Skin type; Cross-sectional study

In India, fair skin is a highly valued physical attribute. Skin lightener products comprise 60% of the dermatological market. This cross-sectional study was conducted in general medical outpatient clinics Champa Christian Hospital to elucidate perceptions and determinants/pattern lighter use. Demographics, pattern use incidence side effects, tones were main outcomes measures studied. The lighteners prevalent our population. Believing that beneficial for self-esteem predictor Higher education associated with lower perceived benefits fairer therefore reduced Further increased community awareness are important address issues surrounding potential over-use skin-lightening products.