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Lips Are Turning Black, Raw, Dry And Bleed, Face Has Also Turned Darker, Had Acne In The Past. What Could Be Causing This?
My name Is J and for the past two weeks my lips have been turning black. They are also raw, dry and have been bleeding . My face has also turned darker and where I have had ache in the past has now started to show every spot where its been. What is this and what can i do to stop it? by the way I do not smoke or drink and is not pregnant.
Sun, 1 Sep 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be due to sun exposure.Use good quality sunscreen daily.Also apply a good quality moisturizing sunscreen over the lips daily.
A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be due to sun exposure.Use good quality sunscreen daily.Also apply a good quality moisturizing sunscreen over the lips daily.
A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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