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What Causes Dark Discoloration On The Lower Lip Of An Infant?

My baby is 5weeks and for the pass for days is lower lips has been changing colour inside started with two dark spots in the corners now his whole bottom inside lower lip is hone dark right across. Otherwise his feeding well no temperature alert when awake.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have dark discoloration on the lower lip which can occur due to post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Do not panic as it is easily treatable .

I would suggest you to :-

- Wash your face with ,mild soap and cold water twice a day.

- Exfoliate your face or lip once a week to remove dead skin.

- Apply kojic acid cream twice a day which is natural extract of mushroom and safe for use . It is very effective for hyper pigmentation.

- Also apply vitamin C oil at night.

I condition doesn't start getting better within a month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe steroid cream containing hydroquinone or may recommend procedures like chemical peeling or microdermabrasion .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dark Discoloration On The Lower Lip Of An Infant?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have dark discoloration on the lower lip which can occur due to post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Do not panic as it is easily treatable . I would suggest you to :- - Wash your face with ,mild soap and cold water twice a day. - Exfoliate your face or lip once a week to remove dead skin. - Apply kojic acid cream twice a day which is natural extract of mushroom and safe for use . It is very effective for hyper pigmentation. - Also apply vitamin C oil at night. I condition doesn t start getting better within a month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe steroid cream containing hydroquinone or may recommend procedures like chemical peeling or microdermabrasion . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari