Harish suffered kidney damage after using a skin-whitening cream that had no labels or ingredients listed. Treated for membranous nephropathy by Dr. Ganesh Mhetras, his condition linked to heavy ...

It turned out one of them, Senzeni Moyo, who appeared between 19 and 22, was looking for a particular skin-lightening cream — CT+. She said she used the cream to appear lighter and prettier ...

There are also neurological effects related to mercury in skin lightening products, and studies have confirmed that pregnant women using creams with mercury can transfer mercury to their child.

As skin-lightening creams and even the injectable glutathione are increasingly being used for skincare, there are concerns that their side effects may be more than just skin-deep. Many recent studies ...

A toxics watchdog on Wednesday warned the public against buying 35 skin-lightening products that had dangerous levels of mercury, a toxic chemical that affects the nervous, digestive and endocrine ...

In the last few years, the use of skin-lightening products, which include creams and injectable glutathione, has increased exponentially. However, health experts are sounding the alarm about their ...

Harish, a bank salesperson, experienced kidney damage after using an unlabelled skin-whitening cream containing heavy metals. Doctors revealed such creams can cause membranous nephropathy.

“Adverse health effects of the inorganic mercury contained in skin lightening creams and soaps include kidney damage, skin rashes, skin discoloration and scarring, reduction in the skin’s ...

AI’s response gave me quite a chuckle. “Lighten up” was its advice. Ironically enough, that phrase has echoed in my ears for years as it is something my parents used to say to me as a kid ...

This includes over-the-counter and prescription-strength creams. For many people with mild psoriasis, dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin, hair, and nail conditions) may suggest over ...