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What Causes Black Colored Blemish On The Lips?

hello, i am a 19 year old male. i have a small black dot/pimple like blemish on the edge of my upper lip and it is probably the second time that it has showed up in that area. usually i can pop it like a zit. and i get the black dot/pimple like blemishes around my lips but this is a time that it has showed up in the same area again.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Hi

Thanks for your query

Seems like you have developed lesions of fixed drug eruptions.
These are a type of drug allergic reactions.
The lesions in this case are initially either red or purple in color and with time they turn brownish.
Every time the offending drug is taken, the lesions tend to reappear again and they become reddish and inflammed looking again.
So most importantly, the offending agent should be stopped.
Pain killers, antibiotics and sulpha drugs are some important drugs causing this type of skin reactions.
Treatment includes the use of topical and oral steroids.

So I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment.

Hope it helps
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
MD (Dermatology)
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What Causes Black Colored Blemish On The Lips?

Hi Thanks for your query Seems like you have developed lesions of fixed drug eruptions. These are a type of drug allergic reactions. The lesions in this case are initially either red or purple in color and with time they turn brownish. Every time the offending drug is taken, the lesions tend to reappear again and they become reddish and inflammed looking again. So most importantly, the offending agent should be stopped. Pain killers, antibiotics and sulpha drugs are some important drugs causing this type of skin reactions. Treatment includes the use of topical and oral steroids. So I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Hope it helps Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul MD (Dermatology)