However, if a dermatologist examines a spot and determines it's suspicious or pre-cancerous, and they decide to remove it for medical reasons (e.g., biopsy or excision), that portion of the cost might be covered by insurance
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From a medical and ethical perspective: Glutathione is not FDA-approved for skin whitening Any reported effect on skin tone is modest, dose-dependent, temporary, and reversible High doses may carry risks and require maintenance dosing, which is not aligned with ethical long-term dermatologic care At SkinDot Clinics, glutathione is discussed only as an antioxidant therapy, not as a cosmetic whitening, fairness, or brightening treatment