title: Knowledge of the risks associated with skin bleaching among Togolese users.
abstract: We examined the extent of Togolese users' knowledge of the health risks associated with the regular use of bleaching agents. A massive underestimation of some of the main risks was discovered. The more frequent the use of bleaching agents, the higher the underestimation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Lomé, Lome, Togo.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kpanake
authors.forename: M T Munoz
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Sastre
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Sorum
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mullet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001505:Beauty Culture; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects*; D014037:Togo