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What Do Whiteheads Around Mouth Indicate?

Last week I noticed that I was getting some whiteheads around my mouth, but use acne cream. Can having these cause discoloration-like a purplish color to my bottom lip? I didn t notice the color change till I noticed I had some white heads around my mouth.
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern.
Here are some indications for white heads around mouth .
•     It may be caused by toothpaste
•     It may caused by products used on the face, such as lipstick , chap stick or lip gloss
•     Having too oily skin or skin that doesn't slough off dead skin cells also could be one of the cause
•     Sleeping on dirty pillowcases
•     Eating spicy foods that cause skin irritation
•     It might be a rash called perioral dermatitis
We can say it occurs when your mouth exposes o something you are allergic to
So first of all find out if there is any product you started recently applying on your face
If still it doesn’t help you out go for dermatologist

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Whiteheads Around Mouth Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. Here are some indications for white heads around mouth . • It may be caused by toothpaste • It may caused by products used on the face, such as lipstick , chap stick or lip gloss • Having too oily skin or skin that doesn t slough off dead skin cells also could be one of the cause • Sleeping on dirty pillowcases • Eating spicy foods that cause skin irritation • It might be a rash called perioral dermatitis We can say it occurs when your mouth exposes o something you are allergic to So first of all find out if there is any product you started recently applying on your face If still it doesn’t help you out go for dermatologist Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari