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Suggest Treatment For Beige Pigmentation On Upper Lip

Hi, I have gotten some strange beige pigmentation on my upper lip. Noticed it when I was out in the sun for a few hours. After a while the beige pigmentation reduced but some is still there. I´ve never gotten anything like this due to the sun before. What can I do?
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Hi,

The lesion on upper lip you described may be most probably solar cheilitis,it may be due to sun exposure for long time. The skin of lip may become dry,scaly and pigmented. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.

Mild steroid cream like mometasone or tacrolimus oint 0.03% may be applied on the affected parts of lip. Steroid tab in tappering dose might reduce the lesion. If there is itching, levocetirizine may be taken. Do not squeez or rupture the affected lip. Avoid sun exposure. This would be helpful in the management of your skin disease.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Beige Pigmentation On Upper Lip

Hi, The lesion on upper lip you described may be most probably solar cheilitis,it may be due to sun exposure for long time. The skin of lip may become dry,scaly and pigmented. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Mild steroid cream like mometasone or tacrolimus oint 0.03% may be applied on the affected parts of lip. Steroid tab in tappering dose might reduce the lesion. If there is itching, levocetirizine may be taken. Do not squeez or rupture the affected lip. Avoid sun exposure. This would be helpful in the management of your skin disease. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD