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Suggest Treatment For Pigmentation Problem In Corners Of Lips
yES, i AM A 56 year old African American woman and my lips are losing pigmentation especially in the corner. Is there a vitamin or supplement I could take to help this problem. It makes me look like I have some illness, because I am very dark complexion.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pigmentation problem in corners of lips which could be because of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which some part of skin becomes darker than other areas of skin. These areas of hyperpigmentation occur due to excessive production of melanin in cells called melanocytes. Need not to worry. I would suggest to avoid exposure to sun rays and if ever you have to go outside cover your face. Apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in 7-10 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option. Hydroquinone is quite effective as it blocks natural melanin formation. Use TAN CARE or sunscreen rich in SPF 30 while exposure to sun.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pigmentation problem in corners of lips which could be because of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which some part of skin becomes darker than other areas of skin. These areas of hyperpigmentation occur due to excessive production of melanin in cells called melanocytes. Need not to worry. I would suggest to avoid exposure to sun rays and if ever you have to go outside cover your face. Apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in 7-10 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option. Hydroquinone is quite effective as it blocks natural melanin formation. Use TAN CARE or sunscreen rich in SPF 30 while exposure to sun.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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