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What Causes Dark Colored Lips?
Hi. So I have a problem with losing my lip color and then I have to move my mouth around or bite my lips to make the color come back but it isn t for long until I have to do it again. The color (when I lose it) is almost my skin color and my lips are no where near pink. What s wrong?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Dark lips are inherent and difficult to treat.
There are various modalities but the result is not that great.
However you can give a trial.
Use a mild depigmenting agent like melaglow in night.
In morning you can apply a mild steroid like mometasone cream.
Later in the day use lip balms, containing sunscreen.
Peels are also a good option.You can go for milder peels like lactic acid, once a month.
Also take an antioxidant capsule daily.Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
Dark lips are inherent and difficult to treat.
There are various modalities but the result is not that great.
However you can give a trial.
Use a mild depigmenting agent like melaglow in night.
In morning you can apply a mild steroid like mometasone cream.
Later in the day use lip balms, containing sunscreen.
Peels are also a good option.You can go for milder peels like lactic acid, once a month.
Also take an antioxidant capsule daily.Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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