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Suggest Remedy For Darkened Lower Lip Post Usage Of A Lip Balm

My bottom lip has suddenly become dark. The only thing I have used differently was EOS lip balm Coconut Oil. I did notice that I woke up with swollen, dry and cracked lips about a week ago after using it right before bed, so I stopped using it and used Aquafina Hydrating Lip Oil to stop the dryness and heal them. When they were back to the normal size, I noticed my bottom lip is discolored...dark. I don t smoke nor have I been exposed to the sunlight. I think the EOS did this. What do you think it could be?
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query darkened lower lip occur due to post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Do not panic as it is easily treatable .

I would suggest you to :-

- Wash your face with ,ild soap and cold water twice a day.

- Exfoliate your face or lip once a week to remove dead skin.

- Apply kojic acid cream twice a day which is natural extract of mushroom and safe for use . It is very effective for hyper pigmentation.

- Also apply vitamin C oil at night.

I condition doesn't start getting better within a month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe steroid cream containing hydroquinone or may recommend procedures like chemical peeling or microdermabrassion .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Darkened Lower Lip Post Usage Of A Lip Balm

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query darkened lower lip occur due to post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Do not panic as it is easily treatable . I would suggest you to :- - Wash your face with ,ild soap and cold water twice a day. - Exfoliate your face or lip once a week to remove dead skin. - Apply kojic acid cream twice a day which is natural extract of mushroom and safe for use . It is very effective for hyper pigmentation. - Also apply vitamin C oil at night. I condition doesn t start getting better within a month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe steroid cream containing hydroquinone or may recommend procedures like chemical peeling or microdermabrassion . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari