Skin MD

Due to the success of oral glutathione capsules comes a new and supposedly faster way to whiter skin – IV glutathione- where the antioxidant is injected directly into the vein and into the bloodstream.  This way the patient gets a higher dose which lead to quicker results.  Usually the injections are done twice a week for a total of 10session eah costing anywhere between 2,500 to 4,500 php.  Again, this is not FDA approved but despite this fact, patients flock to their dermatologist/plastic surgeon’s office to get their weekly dose.

            Frankly, I’m not a believer of IV glutathione and I’m not too wild about the idea of having a drug without any good studies to back it up injected in my vein. I’d rather rely on the good old and dependable sunscreen on top of chemical exfoliants for my patients.