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Tanned Skin

A person's skin that has darkened due to exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun or artificial tanning lamp is called tanned skin. The pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) release melanin (skin color pigment) to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunrays. Excess sun exposure can result in premature aging, increased risk of cancer, and sunburn.

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I have tanned skin. Please suggest whitening pills.

Query: Hello, I am a 22 year old, male. I have a very sensitive skin, even after using sunscreens, it is tanned. Suggest me any skin whitening pills.  Read Full »

Dr. Kalpana Pathak

Dr. Kalpana Pathak

Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. As such there are no skin whitening pills. Glutathione pills are marketed as skin whitening pill, but its use is not recommended by doctors. It is essential to know how you use your sunscreen. Sunscreens with SPF 30 are good for regular use. Sunscreen should be a...  Read Full »

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