Dark upper lip

[Sisterluv]

I've never waxed or shaved or anything like that but for some reason my upper lip is dark. Not extremely dark but dark enough to the point I'm uncomfortable with it. I've used bleaching creams but I think that made it worse so I stopped. I've also used lemon juice but I don't know if it's really working so any advice?

[Sisterluv]

I had gone to the dermatologist for acne issues and she gave me epiduo and a skin bleaching cream for dark spots that the pimples can cause afterwards. I had gotten pimples on my upper lip and instead of putting skin cream on the spot I put it on my whole lip and I think that made it worse cuz I did it almost everyday.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If the whole of upper lip is dark and there are no dark spots then it is less likely to be due to any medical condition. Treatment includes Alexandrite or ND YAG lasers. Multiple treatments are required to eliminate the collections of pigment cells seen deep in the dermis.

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.

[Life360_Dave]

hi and welcome, why are  you having a problem with a dark upper lip?