"Even though my hands are discoloured, I am here to buy creams for my kids so they can be light-skinned. I believe my hands ...

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage ...

However, this method comes with its own drawbacks. Immediately after bleaching, many women experience a burning sensation on their skin. This discomfort can lead to irritation and may worsen if ...

When a Nigerian mother used skin-lightening creams on her children, she aimed for a brighter future. Instead, she faces the ...

But then the burns and scars appeared. Skin-whitening or lightening, also known as bleaching in Nigeria, is used in different parts of the world for cosmetic reasons, though these often have deep ...

Another was left with darker skin than before - with a pale circle around her eyes, while a third has whitish scars on her lips and knees. Her toddler still has weeping wounds - his skin is taking ...

A baby born in Washington is surviving through a rare skin condition that requires baths in bleach Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis ...