I'm getting married soon and I'm really worried about my dark skin color. I've been thinking about using skin whitening pills but I'm not sure if they are safe. I really don't want to use any creams. Can you tell me more about the safety of these pills?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Kojiglo gel is advised for 3--6 weeks ,once daily for local application.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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