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Hyperpigmentation of lips
My lips are becoming dark I don't smoke I don't go in sun fr many hours also my lips are getting dark pls suggest me some remedies
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Looks like pigmented contact cheilitis.
Did you have redness or burning on lips prior to the appearance of hyperpigmentation?
Can be due to cosmetics.
Next Steps
consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment
Health Tips
avoid using lip cosmetics and use lip balm with sunscreen.
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Dr. Ishita Raka
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Agra
Lip pigmentation is common these days, can be due to many reasons, nutritional deficiency, cosmetic use, nicotine abuse, familial etc. You can use some medicated balms with sun protection and some lip lightening creams also help, but beat treatment is a q switch laser lip lightening. You can see good results in few sessions
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you can get your vitamin 12 levels checked
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