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What Causes A Small White Patch On The Upperlip?

Hi. I have a small patch of white numb bump in my upperlip. It is right in the middle end of upperlip. The area is a littled bumped and is partly numb. It looks dry in the morning but after taking food it becomes white and layers of skin come out from that patch.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small white patch on the upperlip which could be due to mucosal vitiligo, sun-blister, allergic reaction, excessive dehydration, and chemical Leucoderma.

Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to maintain complete hygiene and drink plenty of water. You should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Go for biopsy of white patches to find exact cause and start treatment accordingly. Apply topical immunomodulator such tacrolimus ointment, twice daily during day time. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. You should use topical steroid such as Mometasone furoate as well at night time. Keep lips moisturized. Take diet rich in nutrients.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Small White Patch On The Upperlip?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small white patch on the upperlip which could be due to mucosal vitiligo, sun-blister, allergic reaction, excessive dehydration, and chemical Leucoderma. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to maintain complete hygiene and drink plenty of water. You should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Go for biopsy of white patches to find exact cause and start treatment accordingly. Apply topical immunomodulator such tacrolimus ointment, twice daily during day time. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. You should use topical steroid such as Mometasone furoate as well at night time. Keep lips moisturized. Take diet rich in nutrients. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari