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Is The Pigmentation Over The Border Of The Lips Curable?

hi I have pigmentation over the borders of my lips..kind of like I am wearing a dark lip liner..is it curable? I have been to a doctor and was told that nothing could be done! the pigmentation is not very extreme but very noticeable. Please suggest
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Lip pigmentation difficult to treat.
If you are a smoker, that could contribute to lip pigmentation. Cessation of smoking is important to revert the color, which will take many months to years.
If it is not idiopathic ( without any cause), you could try Q-switched Nd-Yag laser. It may help to lighten the color. You may require 4-6 sessions every 4 week.s You could discuss this option with your dermatologist.
Cream containing aloevera and vitamin E can also help to some extent.
Do not lick the lips often as this could worsen the pigmentation.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Is The Pigmentation Over The Border Of The Lips Curable?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Lip pigmentation difficult to treat. If you are a smoker, that could contribute to lip pigmentation. Cessation of smoking is important to revert the color, which will take many months to years. If it is not idiopathic ( without any cause), you could try Q-switched Nd-Yag laser. It may help to lighten the color. You may require 4-6 sessions every 4 week.s You could discuss this option with your dermatologist. Cream containing aloevera and vitamin E can also help to some extent. Do not lick the lips often as this could worsen the pigmentation. Hope this helps you. Take care.