LA DEPIGMENTATION FACTEUR DE BEAUTE FEMININE EN AFRIQUE : L’EXEMPLE DES FEMMES ADMISES A L’HOPITAL DE DERMATOLOGIE DE BAMAKO

This article discusses skin depigmentattion among users, a factors in fimale beauty in Africa : the exemple of women admitted to a dermatology hospital. Analyze the aestetic aspects of depigmentation. Howerver, we note that despite the drawbacks of this practice among users, it remains relevant today. The methodology is based on a mixed –method approach. Data collection was conducted through direct observation and comppletion of a questionnaire with 250 respondents, and interveiew guide was cent to key informations to better understand the contours of depigmentation in detail. At the end of our study, the results reveal that the majority of women who undergo depigmentattion do not feel as beautiful as they prviously desired. Furthermore, 58% of users say it enhances feminine beauty, followed by 23% who find it creates legance, and finally19% who say it mekes women more beautiful. Therefore, they use other means to enhance their beauty. Regarding the disadvantages, 49% fin dit causes dark spots. We recommend raising public awareness to put a end of this practic, which only harms the health of our populations and destroys economies. Keywords : Depigmentation, Factor, Beauty, Feminine.