Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
Sonthalia S, Daulatabad D
Published in Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Methodology
Critical review of the pharmacology and clinical evidence for glutathione as a depigmenting agent.
Key Findings
Evidence for oral and intravenous glutathione is limited, short-term and of low quality, with safety concerns for injectables.
Conclusions
Glutathione depigmentation claims outstrip the available clinical evidence.
Limitations
Narrative-leaning review; few controlled trials available to synthesize.
Supplements Studied
Evidence for oral and intravenous glutathione as a depigmenting agent is limited and of low quality
Outcomes Measured
Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
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