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What Causes Dark Colored Lips?

My daughter she is 5yrs n 3mnths old more then average height n healthy. Suddenly I noticed that from few days her lips r Turing dark like blackish tone from pink colour. I m worried why is this happening.. She is not taking any medication except multi vit
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your query blackish discoloration of lips can occur in kids due to a few common reasons like excessive sun exposure, Vitamin B12 deficiencies, excessive storage of Iron in body due to intake of Iron supplements, dehydration causing chapping and pigmentation etc..
I would suggest you not to apply any chemical based skin lightening creams or ointment, you can limit sun exposure, apply Aloevera gel for lubrication, encourage her to drink plenty of water, give him nutritious food,fruits and vegetables.
Natural remedies like application of lemon juice on lips, application of honey can help in improvement of lip discolouration..
You should consult a Paediatrician and get advised regarding whether she needs multivitamin or not and should be taken only after proper supervision with Paediatician..

Hope this information helps.

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Dark Colored Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your query blackish discoloration of lips can occur in kids due to a few common reasons like excessive sun exposure, Vitamin B12 deficiencies, excessive storage of Iron in body due to intake of Iron supplements, dehydration causing chapping and pigmentation etc.. I would suggest you not to apply any chemical based skin lightening creams or ointment, you can limit sun exposure, apply Aloevera gel for lubrication, encourage her to drink plenty of water, give him nutritious food,fruits and vegetables. Natural remedies like application of lemon juice on lips, application of honey can help in improvement of lip discolouration.. You should consult a Paediatrician and get advised regarding whether she needs multivitamin or not and should be taken only after proper supervision with Paediatician.. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.