Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Nephrotoxic Effects of Skin Bleaching Among Women in Akure Metropolis

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Main Author: Olafusi, Oluwatosin
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Published: Zenodo 2025
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contents <p>Skin bleaching (SB) is a practice that keeps rising among Nigerian women. The prevalence is as high as 77.3%, making Nigeria the leading country in Africa. It is associated with various adverse effects on the kidney health especially when agents containing ingredients such as mercury and steroids are used. It is therefore important to eliminate the practice of skin bleaching to reduce the associated nephrotoxic effects.</p>
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spellingShingle Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Nephrotoxic Effects of Skin Bleaching Among Women in Akure Metropolis
Olafusi, Oluwatosin
Bleaching
Kidney
Nephrotoxic
<p>Skin bleaching (SB) is a practice that keeps rising among Nigerian women. The prevalence is as high as 77.3%, making Nigeria the leading country in Africa. It is associated with various adverse effects on the kidney health especially when agents containing ingredients such as mercury and steroids are used. It is therefore important to eliminate the practice of skin bleaching to reduce the associated nephrotoxic effects.</p>
title Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Nephrotoxic Effects of Skin Bleaching Among Women in Akure Metropolis
topic Bleaching
Kidney
Nephrotoxic
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17138385