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How To Enhance Fairness In Kids?

Hi Doctor - My baby is 2 years 3 months old, she was born with dark complextion and she gained little fairness in 2 years with application of besan and milk all these months. Is there any other safe and simple procedure i can follow, to make my baby much fair and beautiful?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Dark complexion is natural and is based on genes. There is no cream or medicine which will change the complexion of the skin from dark to fair. Dark skin is not something to be ashamed of. Also, by applying besan and milk etc, may subconsciously affect your beautiful baby making her think that something is not normal with her and will indirectly or directly affect her mental makeup. Instead of concentrating on her skin color, you should focus on her overall well being and health.
A word of caution- do not use so called fairness creams, beauty creams etc as they contain steroids and are extremely harmful and cause serious side effects.
You may also check out about ITATSA ( IADVL Task Force Against Topical Steroid Abuse) and their recent publications in most Indian newspapers.
Another good link- http://darkisbeautiful.blogspot.in/
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How To Enhance Fairness In Kids?

Hello, Dark complexion is natural and is based on genes. There is no cream or medicine which will change the complexion of the skin from dark to fair. Dark skin is not something to be ashamed of. Also, by applying besan and milk etc, may subconsciously affect your beautiful baby making her think that something is not normal with her and will indirectly or directly affect her mental makeup. Instead of concentrating on her skin color, you should focus on her overall well being and health. A word of caution- do not use so called fairness creams, beauty creams etc as they contain steroids and are extremely harmful and cause serious side effects. You may also check out about ITATSA ( IADVL Task Force Against Topical Steroid Abuse) and their recent publications in most Indian newspapers. Another good link- http://darkisbeautiful.blogspot.in/