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Traoré, A., Kadeba, J.C. and Niamba, P. (2005) Use of Cutaneous Depigmenting Products by Women in Two Towns in Burkina Faso: Epidemiologic Data, Motivations, Products and Side Effects. International Journal of Dermatology, 44, 30-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02807.x

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• TITLE: Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Skin Bleaching in Secondary School in Bohicon, Benin

  AUTHORS: F. Atadokpédé, H. Adégbidi, C. Koudoukpo, J. Téclessou, C. Aholoukpé, B. Degboé, F. do Ango-Padonou, H. Yedomon

  KEYWORDS: Skin Bleachning, Schools, Benin

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, Vol.5 No.1, February 4, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Skin bleaching is a public health problem in West Africa most studied in general population. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to evaluate the prevalence of the phenomenon in secondary schools in central Benin. The prevalence of voluntary depigmentation (VD) was 36.6%. The sex ratio was 0.49. Gender was statistically associated with VD (p value