The experts noted that bleaching creams and soaps often contain harsh chemicals such as hydroquinone, potent steroids, and mercury, which can cause skin thinning, irritation, and long-term damage.

“Potent topical corticosteroids are used in some parts of the world as a skin bleaching agent,” Henry W. Lim, MD, president of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), told ...

A new decade brings new skin concerns. “Aging seems to appear ... “If Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby, it would be Albolene,” she adds. For step two, Dr. Akhavan ...

A lady said it was her boyfriend who stopped her from using bleaching cream, and she is now grateful for the decision The lady said her man told her to quit all skin care products that are making her ...

Trujillo et al. identify scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-B1) as a keratinocyte marker of skin inflammation and a potential therapeutic target. Topically delivered HDL-like nanoparticles ...

Shorter baths or showering less often can help improve dry skin. And when you do bathe or shower, use warm water, not hot. Using ointments, lotions, or creams that keep the moisture in also helps.

Prescription creams, antihistamines, or other treatments may be needed to bring your itching under control. A skin itch may be all over (generalized) or in one location (localized). Where you itch can ...