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Suggest Treatment For Dark Pigmentation On The Lips

Hi, I have a daughter of 20 moths old. When she was one month her lips became dark & then again turned into pink at her fourth month. Now from the last 7 days I am noticing 2 dark patches are developing on her upper lips. Please suggest any treatment.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark pigmentation on the lips which could be because of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which some part of skin becomes darker than other areas of skin due to excessive production of melanin in cells called melanocytes.

Need not to worry. I would suggest to avoid exposure to sun rays and if ever you have to go outside cover your face. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in 7-10 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option. Hydroquinone is quite effective as it blocks natural melanin formation. Apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Dark Pigmentation On The Lips

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark pigmentation on the lips which could be because of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which some part of skin becomes darker than other areas of skin due to excessive production of melanin in cells called melanocytes. Need not to worry. I would suggest to avoid exposure to sun rays and if ever you have to go outside cover your face. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in 7-10 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option. Hydroquinone is quite effective as it blocks natural melanin formation. Apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari