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Suggest Permanent Treatment For White Pigmentation On Lip Corners
my lips corners have white pigmentation which is increasing in its length.....other than my lips its not found else where in my body...i feel very down to face people as they often asking what happen to your lips...please suggest me some permanent solution....if you want i will send the image of it
Thanks for your query . The symptoms your mention in query are clearly pointing towards condition known as vitiligo. It is a condition where the melanocytes that is melanin producing cells which is responsible for dark color of skin get destroyed .
It is suppose that it is caused by disorder that attack immune system along with that there are some trigger factors like stress , sun exposure and certain chemicals . Hereditary factors also play role sometimes .
Doctor may order blood test and take biopsy. Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment , vitamin D supplement ,drugs to suppress immune system or recommend procedure like photochemotherapy or laser therapy.
There are othere techniques like skin grafting or blister grafting are laos there if above treatment doesn't work.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Permanent Treatment For White Pigmentation On Lip Corners
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms your mention in query are clearly pointing towards condition known as vitiligo. It is a condition where the melanocytes that is melanin producing cells which is responsible for dark color of skin get destroyed . It is suppose that it is caused by disorder that attack immune system along with that there are some trigger factors like stress , sun exposure and certain chemicals . Hereditary factors also play role sometimes . I would suggest you t consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out other causes like thrush or fordyce spots . Doctor may order blood test and take biopsy. Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment , vitamin D supplement ,drugs to suppress immune system or recommend procedure like photochemotherapy or laser therapy. There are othere techniques like skin grafting or blister grafting are laos there if above treatment doesn t work. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari