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Why has my lower lip become pink?

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Published At March 3, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a male and half of my lower lip color has changed to pink and it looks bad. I want to bring it back to normal color. Please help.

Hello,

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Thank you for your query on this platform.

It may be initial phase of vitiligo a hypopigmentary disorder. Avoid smoking and take very hot food or drinks. Avoid biting or licking lips often. Take antioxidant tablets. You can try initially with a steroid cream like Fluticasone and Tacrolimus ointment after consulting your dermatologist. Consult your dermatologist for examination and management.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you doctor.

I do not smoke. How much time it will take to recover? Should these medicines need to be used with care?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

    Yes, it is better to be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist as I said earlier too. These are usually tried first. It may be of help to some or at least stabilizes the progression. The time cannot be assured. If it does not respond other options like graft may be considered too.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Dermatology

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