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Would Using Colisone Creams And Sun Damage Could Cause Red Lips With Black Patches?
Hi I have very red lips with black patches because I used to get a rash on my lips as a child now tge condition of my lips has changed .I think it s due to the cotisone creams and sun damage. I cant use spf balm because I am allergic to it..Please advise of any good products or ingredients.
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Hi,
You are right...Application of steroid cream and sun exposure can damage the lip skin leading to hyperpigmentation and atrophy. You should stop immediately. Apply sunscreen cream on the lips and keep the lips covered physically.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
You are right...Application of steroid cream and sun exposure can damage the lip skin leading to hyperpigmentation and atrophy. You should stop immediately. Apply sunscreen cream on the lips and keep the lips covered physically.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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