Insights Into Skin-Lightening Practices of Hijra and Transgender Communities in India

JMIR Dermatology · Published 2025-05-29 · DOI 10.2196/66822

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AbstractA large proportion of transgender women in Hyderabad, India (150/223, 67.3%) expressed interest in a wide range of topical, oral, and intravenous medications for skin lightening; however, despite government regulations and the potential health risks, persistent demand for skin lightening underscores the need for better patient education and safer skin care practices for this marginalized community.

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2025

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