uneven skin tone

I am a African American female, and I have very uneven skin tone. I would like to lighten up my whole body a few shades. My question is....is there a such thing as an glutathione injection or pill that can lighten up your skin? I read about it on the internet all the time but is skeptical to try. Can I go to a dermotologist or a plastic surgeon for this injection? I use fade creams, but it only lightens my face and not my body. I see a lot of different celebrities with their much lighter skin tones, and is wondering if they are getting injections or taking bleaching pills, because there is no way in the world they can achieve that kind of results from using fade creams. What's the secret?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Glutathione is probably not well absorbed into the body when taken by mouth and moreover the prime use is not in skin hyperpigmentation. You should take it only after your dermatologist recommends it.
For the skin darkening, you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. Please consult a cosmetologist and discuss these treatment options with him.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.