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What Causes Black Pigmentation In The Inner Side Of The Mouth?

Hi Doctor,the inner side of the mouth(inner side of cheeks and lips) is turning black in color.during a normal visit to a local doctor he said that it could be due to vitamin deficiency. There is no pain,worried that of it spreads to the outer lips as well it would be a problem
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain black discoloration or pigmentation of inside of the cheeks and inner and outer lips can be due to either habits like smoking, side effects of medicines, chemical poisoning, also conditions like Oral Melanotic Macule Hemochromatosis etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and can also advise investigations like Biopsy, Blood test etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treatment can be advised..
As of not abstain from smoking, tobacco chewing etc if you do and also maintain a proper Oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Black Pigmentation In The Inner Side Of The Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain black discoloration or pigmentation of inside of the cheeks and inner and outer lips can be due to either habits like smoking, side effects of medicines, chemical poisoning, also conditions like Oral Melanotic Macule Hemochromatosis etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and can also advise investigations like Biopsy, Blood test etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treatment can be advised.. As of not abstain from smoking, tobacco chewing etc if you do and also maintain a proper Oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.