What Causes White Line Inside Lower Lip?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor,
I had a fungle infection inside mouth around 5 months back, I concern the ENT doctor for the same as well , i visited to him 3-4 times and now as per him there is no infection anymore. But i still have a whitish line (skini) inside the lower lip. I am a bit concern about it. Can you please help me and suggest if i need to go through any tests for the same.

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,

I do not think you have anything to worry about.

The whitish line that you described is probably caused by friction or pressure from your upper teeth where they touch your lower lip.

Its a very common finding and does not require any treatment.

It is definitely not fungal infection.

You do not need any tests.

Feel free to follow up,
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT

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