New Delhi, April 16 -- If you have been consistently using fairness creams, this may be the time to exercise caution. Recent research reveals that fairness creams might be giving you a lot more than just glowing skin. It might also be leading to problems in your kidneys.

A study, published in Kidney International Journal, states that these creams have a very high percentage of mercury, and this can effect your kidneys. The study cites a kidney disorder called Membranous Nephropathy (MN) that can happen due to the repeated usage of fairness creams. The high levels of mercury in fairness creams can damage kidney filters and lead to protein leakage. Serious cases of this condition may even develop kidney cancer.

In the study, there are 22 ...