Whats on my lip?

I have this purple/ brown spot on my lower lip for about a month now. What is it and how can i get rid of it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination confirmation of a diagnosis is tough,but from the description ,it can be a solar lentigo or freckle.Solar lentigenes are harmless, flat, brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the back of the hands, neck and face of people older than 40 years of age. They are caused by the skin being exposed to the sun over many years and are a sigh of sun damage. The only way to prevent age spots is to use liberal amounts of sunscreen before the age of forty, avoid the sun, and wear protective clothing. The newest treatment for age spots is an alpha hydroxy acid gel or beta hydroxy acid gel.  Retin-A cream, alpha hydroxyacid peels, and liquid nitrogen therapy are other options.

In case the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[lo104]

Its not an age spot because I am waaaayy to young. Im well below forty. But i just came back recentley around a month ago from vacation where i was in the sun alot.