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What Causes The Chin And Sides Of The Mouth To Turn Black?
Hi ....I am 27 years old and I have a skin problem. my chin and sides of the mouth have turned black. I have been having this problem since 2 months now. The doc has said that it s due to lack of Vitamin B. I have been asked to apply Emolene cream thrice a day and asked to take Biotin B and Carofit Plus
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
hi thanks for posting your query on health care magic.
As per your clinical symptoms you seem to have localised melanosis.
Yes vitamin B complex deficiency can result in this .
You are currently on excellent drug list.
You can get on with these drugs.
This yields response in 90% cases.
In case if you do not respond i recommend blood testing of adrenal gland hormones like cortisol to rule out Addisons disease.
consult an Endocrinologist for further queries.
Thank you.
As per your clinical symptoms you seem to have localised melanosis.
Yes vitamin B complex deficiency can result in this .
You are currently on excellent drug list.
You can get on with these drugs.
This yields response in 90% cases.
In case if you do not respond i recommend blood testing of adrenal gland hormones like cortisol to rule out Addisons disease.
consult an Endocrinologist for further queries.
Thank you.
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