Hii, I Am 20 Years Old And I Have Dark

Posted on Fri, 4 Oct 2019

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Question : Hii, I am 20 years old and I have dark lips, I use to have normal lips in childhood but they have grown darker over time, plz suggest me something

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

The lateral portions of the lower lips are more darker than the rest of the lips. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream, twice daily on the affected portions of the lips e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (flutivate cream), twice daily, for 3-4 weeks and then let me know.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Sir my upper lips have also blackened over time and can you also elaborate a bit on the possible reasons for this as that would be really helpful

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding lip darkening

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Darkening could be related to smoking in some people who practice it. At other times it can be attributed to Vitamin deficiency or sun exposure. I suggest you to take a multivitamin supplement once a day for a few weeks. Use a lip balm with sunscreen during the day and at night you may use fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng