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Suggest Treatment For Hyper Pigmentation On Lips
Question: Is there any treatment for pigmented lips?
Hello,
To get rid of hyper-pigmented lips, is there any treatment? Can I use lightening creams like Kojic acid, Hydroquinone.
Thank you.
Hello,
To get rid of hyper-pigmented lips, is there any treatment? Can I use lightening creams like Kojic acid, Hydroquinone.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
A moderately potent topical steroid for 2 weeks followed by Kojic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have understood your concern.
You may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily, for 2 weeks. Thereafter you may use a pigment reducing cream e.g kojic acid twice daily, for a longer duration. I won't suggest hydroquinone because it has an irritation potential.
Also protect from sun. Use a lip balm with spf, throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours, specially when outdoors.
Regards
A moderately potent topical steroid for 2 weeks followed by Kojic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have understood your concern.
You may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily, for 2 weeks. Thereafter you may use a pigment reducing cream e.g kojic acid twice daily, for a longer duration. I won't suggest hydroquinone because it has an irritation potential.
Also protect from sun. Use a lip balm with spf, throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours, specially when outdoors.
Regards
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