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Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a terrible toll

Susan Anderson began using skin lightening creams at age 12. Now 52, she has stopped using the products but her skin shows the damage they caused.

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.

(Image credit: Yagazie Emezi for NPR)



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