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How to whiten my skin with creams or tablets?

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Published At December 2, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want white skin without side effects. How can I get it? Kindly suggest some inexpensive soaps or tablets for the same.

Hello doctor,

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The color of the skin is genetically programmed, and it is difficult to change it with any treatment modalities. Skin color depends on the amount of melanin pigment in the skin. Unfortunately, there are no effective creams or tablets to make skin white. However, you can maintain your skin tone by avoiding sun tan and eating healthy foods. Use sunscreen with SPF (sun protecting factor) 50 in the morning and apply it to the face, neck, and arms for 30 minutes before stepping out of the house. Use sunscreen even in winter, as UV rays are present throughout the year. Sunscreen also prevents wrinkles and aging. Use a good facial light moisturizer at night which is non-comedogenic. Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A, like papaya, musk melon, carrot, tomato, and pumpkin. They have beta-carotene, which is essential for healthy and glowing skin. Drink two to three liters of water daily, and keep your body and skin hydrated. Do regular physical exercise for at least 40 minutes a day, five days a week, to keep the hormonal balance in check. I always encourage my patients to keep their skin healthy. The overall health of an individual determines the health of the skin too.

Thank you.

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Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy
Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

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