Skin lightening creams.

Is it true that prolonged use of bleaching creams affect the ability of your skin to be stitched in case of an operation?

 

Skin lightening which involves the use of either natural or artificial substances to whiten and clear up spots on the skin. It is prevalent in most African countries and India. It is usually done to clear spots, dark marks and creates a more even skin tone.

Natural lightening substances are less harmful to the skin when compared to man-made products. Most of the man-made skin lightening products are cocktail of chemicals compounds which are toxic and dangerous to the health and prolong use can lead to lethal health issues such as cancer, liver damage, hyperpigmentation, skin thinning, skin irritation, skin discoloration etc.

Abuse and unsupervised use (lack of dermatological prescription) can cause complications. Therefore, it’s always encouraged to obtain guidance and supervision from a dermatologist to ensure proper usage and good result.
Therefore prolong use has an affect on the ease of skin stitching