“Despite the well-documented harmful effects, the use of skin bleaching products like creams, ointments, soap, pills and injections is common among non-white populations throughout the world.

In Ghana, some women who are pregnant take certain pills so that their babies will be born with lighter skin. Dr Saini Roop, a consultant dermatologist, states that skin bleaching is a common but ...

He said despite the well documented harmful effects, the use of skin bleaching products like creams, ointments, soap, pills and injections was common among non-white populations throughout the world.

With many skin-bleaching clinics in Nairobi ... They can assess the damage and recommend safe options or other treatments like pills or laser therapy,” Dr. Roop advises.