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How to treat the hyperpigmentation of the lips?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My lips have had a black line in the middle and at the sides for the past 5 years. I used to oversteam my face burning my lips. I tried many home remedies like lemon glycerin to fade the colour but no use. How to get rid of it?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Suvash Sahu is a well-experienced Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 20 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2003. He then completed his DNB in Dermatology from the National Board of Examinations in 2014. He is currently working at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen your query and understood your concern.

With your description, it seems you have a PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) over the lip. I suggest you use a good lip cream that contains Kojic acid, Niacinamide, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and octocrylene. The cream helps to lighten, moisturize, and protect lips against UV rays. Apply the cream 2 to 3 times a day using the tip of a finger or directly by the tube. The cream should be applied within the circular or back-and-forth movement for even coverage over the lips.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 9, 2023
Reviewed At December 9, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suvash Sahu is a well-experienced Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 20 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2003. He then completed his DNB in Dermatology from the National Board of Examinations in 2014. He is currently working at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suvash Sahu is a well-experienced Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 20 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2003. He then completed his DNB in Dermatology from the National Board of Examinations in 2014. He is currently working at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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