Q. How many of the following statements correctly describe the impact of fairness creams containing mercury as mentioned in the article?
1) Inhibiting melanin production, which lightens skin tone.
2) Psychological effects such as anxiety and depression.
3) Improve the skin’s resistance to bacterial and fungal infections.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The mercury in fairness creams inhibits melanin production, effectively lightening the skin, and can lead to psychological effects due to its systemic toxicity. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article notes that these creams actually reduce the skin’s resistance to infections.
