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Pigmentation around mouth

2020-05-13 16:55:35
Hello, My son has developed pigmentation around his mouth. It is just pigmentation and it is not bothering him in any way. What do we do?
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Hi ! Depending on the photograph , your son is suffering from lip licking dermatitis.
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Ask him to avoid lip licking with the tongue frequently.
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Use Vaseline lip balm 4-5 times a day , use Nivea or any moisturiser 2-3 times a day . Take zincovit tablet as supplement for 1 month. If it is not subsiding , please consult with your local dermatologist or through online...

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Its seborrhoeic melanosis causing pigmentation....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription.

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Need to rule out possibility of nutritional deficiencies . How old is he?

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