Women's knowledge, perception, practice, and experience of using of skin-lightening products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Skin lightening products (SLPs) are popular among women for medical and non-medical reasons. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the extent of SLP use among women, identify their sources of information, explore factors associated with SLP use and SLP related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among women in the UAE.

Methods: A structured questionnaire in English and Arabic was distributed to women in the UAE.