Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm kinda scared to try a turmeric mask. what are the risks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Yash Khanna answered

IT IS SAFE: It is safe if used properly avoiding the eyes.

Answered 8/19/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I get bad lower leg pain, which worsens after exceeds. NSAIDs help. Would like I try turmeric curcumin. Can u Please recommend brand n dose.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Been on meloxicam for arthritic pain but want to try turmeric/CURCUMIN with ibuprofen. I took Tylenol today, can I take ibuprofen tomorrow and take the turmeric before bed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

To follow up on Dr. Heip Le question. My wife takes the following pills. Keppra (for epilepsy), Loratadine(for allergies), Baclofen,Turmeric, Meloxicam, Cyclobenzaprine, and Magnesium pills to try to help stop the muscle spasms I be having?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi is it ok for me to take Gingko Biloba with the Turmeric Im already taking? Thank you

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Which should I buy, curcumin or turmeric, to decrease risk of getting sick from tainted food?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

What is it about turmeric that it works so good? I have a bad knee and decided to try it and it takes away a lot of the pain so how does it do that?
Hi Can men's use yugurt and turmeric paste mask for acne..?
Is it okay to use face mask made of turmeric, clay and sandal everyday. For oily skin?
My face is a bit darker than my body due sun exposure. Is it possible to lighten it naturally (like turmeric and lemon masks)? I already wear sunblock
I have facial hair on sides of my cheeks n forehead...few days back there was a breakout I applied turmeric mask n the other day there were 2 more..

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.