A 47-year-old member asked:
Does turmeric and curry make your skin smell oily?
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Dr. Andrew Liptonanswered
Holistic Medicine 32 years experience
Tumeric: Turmeric does have a strong antioxidant and ant inflammatory affect, and can cause the curry odor to emanate from the skin if taken in large doses, but does not cause oil.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can turmeric make your skin lighten?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
No: You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation so you will not have problems with your skin.
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