Role of Oral Glutathione in Skin Whitening

Oral and intravenous glutathione have been used widely to whiten the skin. The investigators tested this hypothesis by giving oral glutathione for 4 weeks to medical students.

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Key information

Conditions

Skin Whitening Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pigmentation Disorders Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy medical students

Exclusion criteria

history of skin cancer, especially melanoma
consumption of any preparations containing glutathione within 1 month of enrollment
pigmentary disorders or any dermatoses

Treatment and study plan

Glutathione

Drug

250 mg capsules, twice daily, orally

Placebo

Drug

250 mg capsules, twice daily, orally

Primary outcomes

Skin melanin index

Time frame: 4 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chulalongkorn University

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Registry information

Official study title

Glutathione as an Oral Whitening Agent: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Nov 18, 2009
Registry last updated: Nov 18, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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