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Suggest Treatment For Red Discoloration On The Lips

Hi Dr I am a black man fark in complexion too i used to drink alchohol which i stopped in the late 90s i also have a habit of bitting my lower lip when thinking i noticef my lower lip has gone red how could i restore it i know first i hve to stop the habit of bitting it as i hve stopped drinking but how would i return it to black as was
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Red discolouration of the lip when you have a habit of biting of the lip can be most probably due to inflammation of the lip caused due to recurring biting of the lip..

Other cause can be infection of the lip, allergic reaction etc..

So first of all you should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..
The exact caused needs to be ruled out and then only appropriate treatment can be planned.

For now you can take Vitamin B complex supplements and do cool compresses or ice packs over the lips..
You should avoid biting the lip on the first place as it can worsen the condition..
Also avoid smoking or anything that can irritate the lips.
Avoid any lip cosmetics..
You can apply cooled aloevera gel..
Protect your lips from excessive heat and cold air..
Avoid licking or sucking the lip..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Red Discoloration On The Lips

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Red discolouration of the lip when you have a habit of biting of the lip can be most probably due to inflammation of the lip caused due to recurring biting of the lip.. Other cause can be infection of the lip, allergic reaction etc.. So first of all you should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. The exact caused needs to be ruled out and then only appropriate treatment can be planned. For now you can take Vitamin B complex supplements and do cool compresses or ice packs over the lips.. You should avoid biting the lip on the first place as it can worsen the condition.. Also avoid smoking or anything that can irritate the lips. Avoid any lip cosmetics.. You can apply cooled aloevera gel.. Protect your lips from excessive heat and cold air.. Avoid licking or sucking the lip.. Hope this helps.. Regards.