[Dermatologic complications of the cosmetic use of bleaching agents in Bamako (Mali)].

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

This study was conducted to determine the dermatological complications related to the use of bleaching agents in Bamako, Mali. Patients who were referred to the Marchoux Institute with complications were studied retrospectively. Over a period of 1 year, 74 complications were observed including acne (n = 25), infectious dermatoses modified by the application of local corticosteroids, and in particular dermatophytosis (n = 15), dyschromia (n = 11, including 3 cases of exogenous ochronosis), contact eczema, papular annular lesions and vibices. This pathology is frequent in Bamako and the diagnosis is quite difficult since the patients usually deny use of bleaching agents.

• Authors: A Mahé, S Kéita, P Bobin
• Journal: Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie (Ann Dermatol Venereol) Vol. 121 Issue 2 Pg. 142-6 ( 1994) ISSN: 0151-9638 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Complications dermatologiques de l'utilisation cosmétique de produits dépigmentants a Bamako (Mali).
• PMID: 7979025 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cosmetics

Topics

• Adult
• Black People
• Cosmetics (adverse effects)
• Drug Eruptions (etiology, pathology)
• Facial Dermatoses (chemically induced, pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Mali
• Retrospective Studies
• Skin Pigmentation (drug effects)