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I am black. i have dark skin. how can i lighten my skin tone with medication? im 18 years old

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Dr. Susumu Inoue answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

You cannot: There are no medications that would permanently change the skin color. If there is someone who says otherwise, don't listen. I think you should be happy with dark skin. There is a number of advantages with dark skin such as no sun burn, dyscoloration would not show up easily etc. Our president is dark skinned.

Answered 3/20/2013

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