During the Skin Spectrum Summit in Montreal on May 13, 2017, a Montreal-based general practitioner, who specializes in aesthetic medicine, recommended that clinicians consult with their skin of colour patients regarding their use of over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products, their pigmentation concerns, and prior skin lightening treatments. Dr. Yves Hébert, owner and medical director of Médecine Esthétique Dr. Yves Hébert, said skin lightening products are projected to

Dr, Jonathan Shapero speaks at the third annual Toronto Skin Spectrum Summit// Photo by Emily Innes-Leroux, The Chronicle Patients of skin of colour may be using over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products that contain hydroquinone, corticosteroids, and mercury, according to Dr. Jonathan Shapero. He spoke about issues and the potential toxic effects of some skin lightening procedures during the 3rd annual Skin Spectrum Summit in Toronto on Apr. 8, 2017. Dr. Shapero, a Tor