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Does Stress Cause Skin Darkening?

my skin is looking darker for some reasons even do its not and i am not undergoing any stress and not sick or have any disease, also there is a dark line that appears in between my downward lip area when i enter a very cold place for a long time or winter time and is very visible considering i have red lips, why?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin darkening of downward area of lip specially in winters which is due to increased dryness of skin. It could be due to frequent licking ,picking ,extreme dry weather and excessive sun exposure. I would suggest you to spot picking or licking of lips,use lip moisturizer with SPF 15 to prevent from sun exposure,take supplement containing vitamin B6 which will be extremely helpful in this condition,try to avoid dry environment and apply teritenoin ointment at night.Keep you body hydrated. If condition persists for more the 10 days consult dermatologist for proper examination to rule out other condition like any inflammatory disease .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Stress Cause Skin Darkening?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin darkening of downward area of lip specially in winters which is due to increased dryness of skin. It could be due to frequent licking ,picking ,extreme dry weather and excessive sun exposure. I would suggest you to spot picking or licking of lips,use lip moisturizer with SPF 15 to prevent from sun exposure,take supplement containing vitamin B6 which will be extremely helpful in this condition,try to avoid dry environment and apply teritenoin ointment at night.Keep you body hydrated. If condition persists for more the 10 days consult dermatologist for proper examination to rule out other condition like any inflammatory disease . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari