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What Causes Black Splotches On Lips With Numbness And Burning Sensation?

Hello, I am 19 years old about a month ago, I had forgot to wear chap stick and I licked my lips, which I now regret. I began to have a strange tingly feeling in my lips, they were numb, then they became so itchy it caused a burning sensation, it made my lips turn black and scaly. I used Vaseline and now my lips are no longer itchy, but it has been a month and my bottom lip still has black splotches all over. And what s weird, is that the splotches look like scabs, when I inspect them I can see pink underneath them, but the darkness will not subside, it feels like skin, I am really depressed about this because I have no clue what to do. If anyone can provide me with advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Do you think the black spots will soon fade? Thank You
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi,
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
as per you history, you have hyperpigmentation of lips which may be due to external factor like sunlight or chapsticks or lipsticks which you may apply.
also, internal factors like vitamin deficiencies may be responsible.
my treatment advise would be:
1. you may use sebamed lip balm over lip for protection against sun.
2. you may use melloderm-hq once a day over lips.
3. also, you may take tab levocetrizine once a day, if itching is present.
this has to be continued for 3-4 wks and if persistant, consult a dermaologist nearby.
wishing you good health.
thank you
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What Causes Black Splotches On Lips With Numbness And Burning Sensation?

hi, thank you for putting up your query on HCM. as per you history, you have hyperpigmentation of lips which may be due to external factor like sunlight or chapsticks or lipsticks which you may apply. also, internal factors like vitamin deficiencies may be responsible. my treatment advise would be: 1. you may use sebamed lip balm over lip for protection against sun. 2. you may use melloderm-hq once a day over lips. 3. also, you may take tab levocetrizine once a day, if itching is present. this has to be continued for 3-4 wks and if persistant, consult a dermaologist nearby. wishing you good health. thank you