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ILDS Raise Alarm Over Misuse Of Additive In Skin-Bleaching Creams
ILDS Raise Alarm Over Misuse Of Additive In Skin-Bleaching Creams
ILDS raise alarm over misuse of additive in skin-bleaching creams. Mr Lim described skin-bleaching as a worsening global public health crisis requiring immediate intervention.
The International League of Dermatological Societies has raised the alarm over the misuse of topical corticosteroids in skin-bleaching products.
It urges global action to address this growing concern.
In a statement on Tuesday, President of ILDS, Henry Lim, stressed the importance of safe and appropriate use of topical corticosteroids. He also called for better patient protection and education.
Mr Lim described skin-bleaching as a worsening global public health crisis requiring immediate intervention.
He highlighted its prevalence in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean, where lighter skin is preferred.
He noted, “This demand has driven the rapid expansion of the global skin-bleaching industry, expected to reach $15.5 billion by 2032. In some countries, facial skin-bleaching products—often containing potent or super-potent corticosteroids—are now a significant part of the skincare market.
Alarmingly, these products are frequently sold without medical supervision, posing severe public health risks.’’
He warned that misuse of corticosteroid-based bleaching agents could cause treatment-resistant fungal infections, irreversible skin damage, systemic side effects, and mental health issues.
Mr Lim called for urgent action, advocating stricter regulations to ban monotherapy or fixed-dose combinations containing potent corticosteroids unless prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Mr Lim said, “Clearer guidelines are needed to protect patients and the public from the overuse and misuse of potent topical corticosteroids.
Improved education on the dangers of skin-bleaching and advocacy for safer dermatological practices are also essential. As the leading global advocate for skin health, ILDS is committed to advancing education, clinical care, and research to address pressing dermatological challenges.’’
A professor of dermatology and head of research at Father Muller Medical College in Mangalore, India, Ramesha Bhat, echoed these concerns.
He highlighted the widespread misuse of over-the-counter skin-bleaching creams containing corticosteroids.
Mr Bhat explained that combination creams with corticosteroids, antifungals, and antibiotics are often misused as antifungal treatments, worsening conditions by suppressing immune responses.
He said, “These creams offer temporary relief but ultimately worsen the condition. Unregulated access and misleading marketing fuel this crisis, particularly where lighter skin is culturally preferred.
Additive In Skin-Bleaching Creams
We urge national governments to enforce stricter regulations, promote responsible corticosteroid use and ban potent corticosteroid combinations marketed as skin-lightening or antifungal treatments.’’
Also, the Head of Dermatology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, Ncoza Dlova, warned of the alarming rise in skin-bleaching, which she described as reaching epidemic levels.
She noted an increase in reported cases of squamous cell carcinoma, raising significant health concerns.
“The dermatology community must unite to tackle this issue through education and by addressing the socio-political factors that contribute to this practice,” she said.
NAFDAC: Healthcare Stakeholders To Combat Counterfeit Drugs
NAFDAC: Healthcare stakeholders to combat counterfeit drugs. She emphasised that NAFDAC was determined to leverage modern technologies to address counterfeit activities.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged stakeholders in the healthcare sector to support efforts in combating substandard and counterfeit products in the country.
Mojisola Adeyeye, the director general of NAFDAC, made the call at a workshop in Awka, on Wednesday, stressing that the agency was committed to ensuring pharmaceutical products were safe and effective.
The workshop, themed “Sensitisation and Awareness on Greenbook, Traceability Product, and Pediatric Policy,” was designed to provide information, raise awareness, and offer hands-on training to stakeholders.
Mrs Adeyeye, represented by her special assistant, Gbenga Fajemirokun, emphasised that NAFDAC was determined to leverage modern technologies to address counterfeit activities.
She highlighted the importance of the NAFDAC Greenbook, an online tool for verifying the authenticity of products, as part of the agency’s effort to protect consumers.
“By entering a product’s name, brand, or registration number, stakeholders can check whether a product is registered with NAFDAC and deemed authentic.”
NAFDAC
Mrs Adeyeye explained that the Greenbook served as a vital resource for identifying and avoiding potentially fake or substandard products.
Participants at the workshop included representatives from the Nigeria Medical Association, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Association of Community Pharmacists, Association of Referral Nurses, Association of Laboratory Scientists, and Association of Industrial Pharmacies.
There’s No Democracy In Nigeria, Peter Obi Explains Why
There’s no democracy in Nigeria, Peter Obi explain why and says “let’s stop telling ourselves lies”.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections. Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, says Nigeria is not a democratic country.
Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi claimed that the standards for measuring democracy do not exist in Nigeria.
“I have said it, and I maintain that there is no democracy in Nigeria today,” Obi said.
“Nigeria today is not a democratic country. Let’s stop telling ourselves lies. If you look at all the tenets and yardsticks measuring democracy, it doesn’t exist here.
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Today, the government we have is not of the people.
“It is not by the people because the people didn’t vote. It wasn’t their votes. I’m not just talking about the presidency; it’s across the line. Look at what happened in Edo. Can you call that democracy?
“It is not the vote of the people. And it is not for the people. I have just told you that I went to an IDP camp where we have thousands of people. No primary health care.
“They were begging me to have one nurse, which I said I must make sure they have. They don’t even have a primary school, which again I have told them I will make sure it happens.”
Obi criticised the government for prioritising the wrong issues and neglecting social capital development.
“So, what are you doing for a country that just spent N21 billion to renovate the house for the vice-president who isn’t living there? And you cannot even have a primary school for kids who are going to be leaders of Nigeria tomorrow,” he said.
Peter Obi Explains Why
In March, Obi faulted President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers and suspending Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state.
The former governor of Anambra said Nigeria’s democracy, which has been progressing since 1999, is now collapsing and being “knocked down” by Tinubu’s administration.
SDP Condemns Governor Ododo’s Ban On Rallies In Kogi
SDP condemns Governor Ododo’s ban on rallies in Kogi. The Social Democratic Party has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys by Governor Idris Ododo.
The Social Democratic Party has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys by Governor Ahmed Ododo.
The party’s chair in Kogi, Ahmed Attah, condemned in a statement signed by the SDP press secretary, Isaiah Ijele, on Tuesday.
The party described the ban as an attack on democratic principles and a blatant attempt to silence opposition voices.
SDP Condemns Governor Ododo’s Ban
Mr Attah said, “The party views this action as an attempt to suppress the freedom of association and movement enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Mr Attah insisted that Kogi is not at war and urged the government to focus on development instead of engaging in political manoeuvres.
He warned that Kogi must not return to the dark days of repression, particularly against the opposition.
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