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Can taking melatonin supplement for sleep change skin color at all or make me tan?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

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Melatonin: Taking melatonin by mouth in low doses should affect your skin condition, if you notice changes see md advice.

Answered 8/27/2013

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