Suggest Treatment For Dark Lips

Posted on Tue, 1 Aug 2017

Question: I have genetically dark lips that too the upper one and botton side of lower one.... please suggest if there is any way out to lighten them

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Try a skin whitening cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

It is not possible to change the genetically determined skin color/ tone permanently. However, you may try a topical glutathione preparation e.g Gludase gel, twice daily. Glutathione is an antioxidant and is a skin whitening agent however you have to use it regularly to maintain the improvement.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Isnt there any side effect when used daily as it is an antibiotic.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The cream is safe to use daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Glutathione is not an antibiotic.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy