Are you also obsessed with a fair complexion If yes! Then you may stop using them after reading this. According to one of the recent studies, the use of skin fairness creams could lead to kidney problems. The study reveals that the use of these creams is driving a surge in kidney problems in India.The fairness market in India which is estimated to be worth Rs 5000 crore, is among one of the lucrative and profitable markets, however, the huge amount of mercury in these creams is known to have a direct effect on kidneys and could end up harming them.According to a study published in the medical journal Kidney International, the increased use of fairness creams with high mercury content is driving cases of Membranous Nephropathy (MN). It is a condition that could damage kidney filters and cause protein leakage. What is Membranous NephropathyMembranous nephropathy is a kidney disease that can cause inflammation and changes to the kidneys internal structures, which aid in the removal of waste products and fluids. Kidney function issues could result from the inflammation.Dr Sajeesh Sivadas, a Nephrologist shared the study on his social media handle, saying Nephrotic syndrome is a troubling truth: fairness creams are fueling a surge in Membranous Nephropathy cases, a condition damaging kidney filters and causing protein leakage.” He also mentioned that the cases have seen a surge in the past 2 years. “These creams, widely available in Indias unregulated markets, promise quick results, but at what cost Users often describe a disturbing addiction, as stopping usage leads to even darker skin,” he added.๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ Authors : @ranji72 @AnilaKurien @drsajeesh1Of the 22 MN reported, 15 patients (68.1%) were NELL1 positive accounting for 83.3% of the PLA2R negative MN. The median age of NELL1… pic.twitter.com/YcHM0HgaGh— Arvind Canchi (Conjeevaram)๐ฎ๐ณ (@arvindcanchi) April 13, 2024Heres what the study saysThe study claims a temporal relationship between skin cream use and NELL1 MN, documented high mercury levels in blood and/or urine of patients and the creams, and the clinical response upon cream cessation. This represents the largest series of NELL1 MN with a clear link to skin whitening creams with high mercury content. Our study, however, is limited to a single-center experience.
