Multiple Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Patient Using Skin Bleaching Products in Togo.

Abas Mouhari-TourePanawé KassangWinga FomaSefakoAbla AkakpoJulienne Noude TeclessouKelly TcheumagamEssobiziou AmanaKwame DohGloria NouhoumonTchin DarreKoussake KombatePalokinam PitchéBayaki Saka

Published in: Case reports in dermatological medicine (2023)

Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the complications of skin bleaching in sub-Saharan Africa. It is necessary to intensify awareness campaigns on the complications of this practice, in order to reduce their incidence, in our context where this practice is very frequent.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
risk factors
hydrogen peroxide
primary care
healthcare
soft tissue
wound healing
lymph node metastasis
locally advanced
quality improvement
case report
rectal cancer