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What Is The White Line Growing On My Lip?

dear doc,I have a problem with my lower lip. For over 10 years there is some white line growing on my lower lip.sometimes it recovers to normal and back to white but now it almost cover the whole my lower lip. I don t smoke and drink. thank you doctor.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The white line growing in the lips is commonly due to vitamin B12 deficiency & iron deficiency. It can be a fungal infection.

Sometimes, addiction to drugs, alcohol, smoking or even stress can cause it. Quit addictions if any.

Take iron & vitamin B12 supplements together with nutritious food, fruits, nuts & adequate sleep.

Take tablet Turmix, one tablet three times daily for 15 days. For local application apply Kenacort ointment.

However, you are suggested to get physically examined by a maxillofacial surgeon, you may require to get depigmentation done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Is The White Line Growing On My Lip?

Hello, The white line growing in the lips is commonly due to vitamin B12 deficiency & iron deficiency. It can be a fungal infection. Sometimes, addiction to drugs, alcohol, smoking or even stress can cause it. Quit addictions if any. Take iron & vitamin B12 supplements together with nutritious food, fruits, nuts & adequate sleep. Take tablet Turmix, one tablet three times daily for 15 days. For local application apply Kenacort ointment. However, you are suggested to get physically examined by a maxillofacial surgeon, you may require to get depigmentation done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician