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Suggest Remedy For Darkened Lip Edge

I ve had a dark ring at the bottom of my lip for 4 years now. I don t lick my lips anymore ever since I got it and I ve been using Vaseline for the past 4 years and only the middle part has gone slightly. The corners of my lip are darker than the rest. What should I do?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for the query.

Dark lips are inherent and difficult to treat.

There are various modalities but the result is not that great.

However you can give a trial.

Use a mild depigmenting agent like melaglow in night.
In morning you can apply a mild steroid like mometasone cream.
Later in the day use lip balms, containing sunscreen.

Peels are also a good option.

You can go for milder peels like lactic acid, once a month.

Also take an antioxidant capsule daily.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
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Suggest Remedy For Darkened Lip Edge

Hello, Thanks for the query. Dark lips are inherent and difficult to treat. There are various modalities but the result is not that great. However you can give a trial. Use a mild depigmenting agent like melaglow in night. In morning you can apply a mild steroid like mometasone cream. Later in the day use lip balms, containing sunscreen. Peels are also a good option. You can go for milder peels like lactic acid, once a month. Also take an antioxidant capsule daily. Let me know if you have any other doubts.