Healthy skin is a mirror of a healthy body” was one of the first things I was taught as a trainee dermatologist. In our society, however, having fair skin seems to be a much higher priority than having healthy skin. In fact, some of the measures people take to ensure such fairness often have some very unhealthy consequences.The reasons of this infatuation with fair skin, the emotional stress it puts on those
with dark skin and the social and ethical issues with skin whitening treatments is a topic for another discussion at another time. For now I would like to share with
you the problems and complications that can arise from skin whitening therapies.Firstly, let us address the home remedies that are easily available online,
on television and also advised to us by our elders. The main problem with these remedies is that their preparation lacks any proper measurement of the chemicals being used. As an example, many of these use lemon juice as an essential ingredient.
