Toxicity of skin whitening products
Hi all :-)
I've known this site through Google search tool while searching for information about toxicity of skin whitening products, which is the title of a research that I'm supposed to do for the toxicology department in my faculty ( faculty pharmacy )...
I've read about a certain product called benoquin cream ( containing monobenzone ) ,I've read its pamphlet which is published in the ( fda ) web site, and actually I've found that it's contraindicated in any case except extensive vitiligo or disseminated idiopathic vitiligo ( when 50 % af the surface area of the body is affected ), on the other hand I've read in many forums that there're some people ( normal cases ) such as africans or people with dark skin who want to lighten their complexion are using it,,
So I'm asking if anyone kindly give me any information about :
1- It's toxicity on humans.
2- Real cases that suffered from its toxicity or side effects.
3- Any other toxic product that's been reported as being toxic.
I'm sorry for any disturbance :(
And I'm really grateful for you all, with all my best wishes :-)