dark scars at the edge of my upper and lower lips

Hi,

I've taken a bactrim antibiotics for my UTI and I guess I was allergic to Sulfonamides(drug content of Bactrim). I just noticed it few days ago. I already stopped using the medicine but my mouth specially the upper and lower lips had a dark spots. Its bothering me and im so desperate on what to do with it. Please help me. Thank you.


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Consult your skin specialist if your symptoms persist.

Regards.