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Does taking melatonin orally cause darkening or tanning of the skin? or, will it aid in lightening the skin?
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Melatonin: Melatonin is a hormone involved in regulating sleep. It is not involved in changing skin color. Melanin is the pigment involved in skin color.
Answered 6/13/2021
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