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Lower Lip Turning Red, No Pain, No Swelling, Dark Complexion. Cure?
i have a problem with my lower lip: it does not hurt, it is not swollen but its been been turning red for the last 4 years or so. it stated from inside my inner lowe rlip and now slowly coming out. i am dark in complexion and my lips are a lighter shade of brown and this is further highlighting my problem. i need to take it back to its original state; what do i do?
Sat, 26 May 2012
Hi...dear fytzm..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
According to UR complaint...it could be...VITILLIGO.,
it is depigmented , autosomal dominant with genetic .,
predisposition..,it is not curable....only can control.,
1) Use Clobetasol cream (TENOVATE-gsk).,
apply on affected part.,
2) Tab..Melanocyl ...alternative days 2tab..morning 9AM.,
2 hrs after exposure to sun.,
3) Avoid sour items...and sun exposure..,
it will take 6 months time to come normal side..,
if it is delay...go for Intralesional diluted steroid on affected part.,
will give good result...so consult dermatologist....thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
According to UR complaint...it could be...VITILLIGO.,
it is depigmented , autosomal dominant with genetic .,
predisposition..,it is not curable....only can control.,
1) Use Clobetasol cream (TENOVATE-gsk).,
apply on affected part.,
2) Tab..Melanocyl ...alternative days 2tab..morning 9AM.,
2 hrs after exposure to sun.,
3) Avoid sour items...and sun exposure..,
it will take 6 months time to come normal side..,
if it is delay...go for Intralesional diluted steroid on affected part.,
will give good result...so consult dermatologist....thanQ
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