Can Oral Sunscreen Pills Prevent Skin Cancer? What the Research Shows

By Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili, Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist Oral sunscreen pills are supplements marketed for skin protection. Oral sunscreen pills are not proven to prevent skin cancer. Some contain Polypodium leucotomos, a tropical fern extract, while others contain antioxidants, carotenoids or vitamins. But can these supplements actually prevent skin cancer? The short answer is […]