Tackling skin lightening's harms

Bull World Health Organ. 2023 Jun 1;101(6):367-368. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.020623.

Abstract

A project in Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka to eliminate mercury in skin-lightening products is highlighting the challenges faced in achieving that aim. Tatum Anderson reports.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mercury*
  • Sri Lanka

Substances

  • Mercury