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What Could Cause White Discoloration Of Lips?
I have always had a white discoloration on my lips (little white spots), but 3 weeks ago I went to a tanning salon and my lips were burnt and the white spots on one section of my lip became very noticeable. almost what it looks like at the beginning of a cold sore outbreak. I have researched online about Forddyce Spots, this appears to be what it is, they are not getting worse, hurting or causing me any discomfort other than psychological. I am a recently divorced man (reason for going to a tanning bed) and this is causing me a great deal of anxiety because I am so self conscious of the obvious white spots on my lip that looks like a cold sore. I have even started putting a light colored lipstick on the spot to try and conceal it, but it only works for a short period of time and I continually check it to makes sure it hasn't rubbed off. I am willing to do whatever it takes to correct this please help.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
This white spot which is present on your lips can be a fotdyces spot, mucocele, leukoplakia or lichen.
There are these all condition similar to what you are mentioning.
And if you have habit of smoking it can be because of that also.
But to get it diagnosed and treated you have to visit a dentist or dermatologist, as after examination only a proper treatment can be given to it.
Hope it will help you.
This white spot which is present on your lips can be a fotdyces spot, mucocele, leukoplakia or lichen.
There are these all condition similar to what you are mentioning.
And if you have habit of smoking it can be because of that also.
But to get it diagnosed and treated you have to visit a dentist or dermatologist, as after examination only a proper treatment can be given to it.
Hope it will help you.
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