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Corner lips turning black and dry
Corner lips are turning black and dry.
Is it due to taking of prednisone, which I am taking from past 10 years due to Nephrotic Syndrome
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Lip hyperpigmentation can be due to varied causes .. uv radiation, hereditary, certain drugs list doesn't include prednisolone though, hormonal imbalance, certain infections, lip smacking habit.. consult with photographs...
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use lip balm with SPF 15, Anti oxidant rich diet..
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this darkness of lip corner... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Could be due to multiple causes like dryness, infection etc. Share photographs and detailed history.
Not because of prednisolone per se.
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment
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apply lip balm for dryness.
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Dr. Kumara lakshmanan
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
It may be a candidal fungal infection due to chronic steroid intake..please consult a dermatologist for further management...take care!
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