Dark Area Around my Mouth

[nidhishetye]

Area around my mouth specially below lower lip & at lips corner is darker as compare to rest of my face... This is from the age I come to know about skin caring... I think It is genetic because my mom is having same problem under her lower lips...This Skin is always pigmented specially in summer when it is hot I feel very much color difference..I used lemon, honey, castor oil nothing working.. On other sites I found its due to lack of Iron or vitamine.. I tried irons pills, vitimine E , C supplement eating apples, drinking more water but there is no measurable change...Its improving my whole skin complexion but not for perticular area...Pls Pls somebody suggest me something which will reallllly work...Its very embracing .... Pls help..Thanks..

[nidhishetye]

Dear Mam,

Thanx agn will go ahead with your advise...Also  I heard about Microdermabrasion & I was thinking about it, but is it really safe & effective?...Is it neccessory to get treated in clinic only or should we do at home?...And How much it costs approximately..?Pls reply if u could recommend any specialist for that, would like to try.. Thanx..

Nidhi

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can follow up with your doctor and use the Kojivit prescribed which is a good option for hyperpigmentation. Topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.  

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[nidhishetye]

Dear Mam,

Thanks for giving your precious time for me..I have consulted to doctor after your suggestion & he recommended me kojivit Gel, which I have been using since last month. In primary stage I feel like its working little & it will take more time to show total effect.. But after using whole month there is no mesurable change again. I guess Is it bcaz I was working more ofen in kithen with heat & oilness during the diwali ? or it will really take a time. should I continue with same or go for another option.Pls suggest me the best, I am bit confused.Thanx agn..

Nidhi

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to hyeprpigemntation skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.

Treatment involves hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment. Please discuss these options with your dermatologist before using them.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.