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A member asked:

Sir,is there is any intaking medicine which destroys skin melanin pigment and enhances whitening skin?mention those pills name

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Sorry: No pills to help this, sunscreen is important as is treating the underlying condition (acne, eczema, etc.)

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Answered 5/10/2015

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