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What Could Cause A Change Of Colour Of Lips ?

Hi Doc. am a male aged 32 years.Recently i noticed that my lower lip is loosing its usual colour and texture,in its place a reddish colour has emerged, in short my lip is turning reddish.Though it isnt painfull i always feel the urge to lick it . what coul be the problem doc?
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

I would like to rule out mucosal vitiligo, wherein the mucosal side of the lip becomes pinkish in color.

I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Various treatment options could be topical steroids and topical tacrolimus solution twice daily for 2-3 months. Response is slow, therefore patience and compliance is the key.

Non-responders to medicines can go in for tattooing and for skin grafting.

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take care
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What Could Cause A Change Of Colour Of Lips ?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM I would like to rule out mucosal vitiligo, wherein the mucosal side of the lip becomes pinkish in color. I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Various treatment options could be topical steroids and topical tacrolimus solution twice daily for 2-3 months. Response is slow, therefore patience and compliance is the key. Non-responders to medicines can go in for tattooing and for skin grafting. regards take care