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What Causes Darkening Of The Lips?

What are some possible problems if a baby has a darkened lips? She is 7 months old. She currently has colds. Is that one possible reason? I am sure that when she was born, all the tests done have good results. We just noticed her lips few weeks ago about the same time that she had colds.
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of darkening of the lips which could be due to many causes like minor trauma or contagious like herpes, canker or allergic, due to minor traumatization of blood vessels. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination of these darkening and start treatment accordingly. You should maintain good oral hygiene and avoid hot and spicy foods. Take cotton dipper in apple cedar vinegar and apply on lips.Antihistamines drugs to combat allergic cause.Take folic acid with vitamin b complex supplement. Keep drinking plenty of water.Give cold compresses twice a day which help in reducing swelling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Darkening Of The Lips?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of darkening of the lips which could be due to many causes like minor trauma or contagious like herpes, canker or allergic, due to minor traumatization of blood vessels. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination of these darkening and start treatment accordingly. You should maintain good oral hygiene and avoid hot and spicy foods. Take cotton dipper in apple cedar vinegar and apply on lips.Antihistamines drugs to combat allergic cause.Take folic acid with vitamin b complex supplement. Keep drinking plenty of water.Give cold compresses twice a day which help in reducing swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari