Fairness creams linked to rising kidney problems in India: Study

A recent study has suggested that the high mercury content in skin fairness creams is leading to an increase in kidney problems in India. The study published in medical journal Kidney International examined 22 cases of Membranous Nephropathy reported between July 2021 and September 2023. Membranous Nephropathy is a condition that damages kidney filters and causes protein leakage.