Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
167 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Can A Black Lump On Lower Lip Be?

I have a black lump on my lower lip unfortunately for quite some times now, (2years) but it looks like is more evident recently or I am paying more attention to it. I had an appointment with a dermatologist and he gave me betnovat which I daub it can be effective. What do you suggest please?
posted on Sat, 7 Sep 2013
Twitter Sat, 8 Feb 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 11 Feb 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
A black lump on the lower lip may be a benign mole or a malignant skin tumour.
It all depends on the duration of the lump,whether size is increasing over a period of time,Whether there is any change in the colour of the lump.
If answers to all this questions is 'yes',then it is most probably a malignant one.So it requires Biopsy and if possible excision.
Also malignant lumps are common in old age groups.
As your dermatologist has suggested Betnovat,most probaly it will be benign lump.No need to worry.It will be effective.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Can A Black Lump On Lower Lip Be?

Hello, Welcome to HCM A black lump on the lower lip may be a benign mole or a malignant skin tumour. It all depends on the duration of the lump,whether size is increasing over a period of time,Whether there is any change in the colour of the lump. If answers to all this questions is yes ,then it is most probably a malignant one.So it requires Biopsy and if possible excision. Also malignant lumps are common in old age groups. As your dermatologist has suggested Betnovat,most probaly it will be benign lump.No need to worry.It will be effective. Thank you.