Is Glutathione Skin Whitening Pill Safe To Use On Skin?

Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015

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Sat, 17 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : i am totaly confused nw after many doctors are against glutathione skin whitening pill....but i see everywhr the reviews are too good and it has a side effect of making skin fair and healthy whn it is consumed daily with vitamin c capsule...pls tell me the XXXXXXX opinion on it because soo many customer aftr trying it has given review in positive way....pls do help me thank u

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
First of all you should know what glutathione is.
It is an anti oxidant which captures free radicals and reduces skin pigmentation.
Any drug has side effects and it holds true for glutathione too.
it is been widely used in market as skin whitening cream and shows some improvement too.
The side effects are not much and can be used safely but the effect will last only till the time you take the medicine.
Once you stop skin color will revert back.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar