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How Can Chronic Lip Discoloration Be Treated?

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On my bottom lip is whitish color, it is bit different than normal.since 4 yrs i have been facing this problem,i consulted the doctor they are saying some vitamin problem and they asked me to apply cream and avoid tamarind, tomatto, cooldrinks. i have avoided these things still the problem persists?Please advice.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lip discoloration which is because of hyperpigmentation , allergic reaction to certain chemical agents such as dyes and could be because of melanin deposition due to excessive exposure to UV rays of sun. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to not brush your lips at all as that will cause bleeding , cracks. I would suggest you to apply natural lip balm on lips to prevent from drying and donot apply with finger as again and again that will cause infection , apply directly. Use tea tree oil dipped in cotton swab for fastening the healing and prevent discoloration. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. You will get relief in 1-2 weeks, if your condition keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Chronic Lip Discoloration Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lip discoloration which is because of hyperpigmentation , allergic reaction to certain chemical agents such as dyes and could be because of melanin deposition due to excessive exposure to UV rays of sun. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to not brush your lips at all as that will cause bleeding , cracks. I would suggest you to apply natural lip balm on lips to prevent from drying and donot apply with finger as again and again that will cause infection , apply directly. Use tea tree oil dipped in cotton swab for fastening the healing and prevent discoloration. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. You will get relief in 1-2 weeks, if your condition keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari