Intravenous glutathione for skin lightening: Inadequate safety data

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 106; no. 8; p. 782
• Main Authors: Davids, Lester M, Van Wyk, Jennifer C, Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South Africa Health & Medical Publishing Group 01.08.2016
• Subjects: Dosage and administration; Glutathione; Injections, Intravenous; Methods; Safety and security measures; Skin lightening

Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant naturally occurring non-protein thiol that protects mammalian cells from oxidative stress. Intravenous (IV) GSH for skin lightening is advertised by clinics in South Africa and internationally online, yet to date no published review on the subject exists. Metho...