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What Does A White Patch Around The Lower Lip Indicate?
Question: Hi Sir. I have developed a white patch around my lower lip from past six months. It was small in beginning but later became big. Please let me know what this actually is?Please let me know how to cure this.
Brief Answer:
Need to take treatment for re pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a patch with loss of pigment which can due to vitiligo or after healing of any mucosal lesions.
Since it is only the beginning,so it is easier to treat it and prevent its further spread.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice daily.
In most cases,this controls the disease causing re pigmentation.
Other alternatives like topical tacrolimus or oral drugs can be used if there is less relief from cortisone alone.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to take treatment for re pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a patch with loss of pigment which can due to vitiligo or after healing of any mucosal lesions.
Since it is only the beginning,so it is easier to treat it and prevent its further spread.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice daily.
In most cases,this controls the disease causing re pigmentation.
Other alternatives like topical tacrolimus or oral drugs can be used if there is less relief from cortisone alone.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Can this be cured permanently after taking above creams and will my lips turn to normal color?
Brief Answer:
Very early disease,good chance of recovery
Detailed Answer:
Yes,there is a very good chance that you might regain your normal lip colour with regular treatment.
Dr Geetika Paul
Very early disease,good chance of recovery
Detailed Answer:
Yes,there is a very good chance that you might regain your normal lip colour with regular treatment.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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