Dark thin line on upper lip

[madonna_dona]

Hi sir, I am Asian, living in Europe. My skin colour is fair and i have a hair growth on the upper lip and i am having laser treatment for that. I do also have dark thin line which look like a mustache due to skin pigmentation (i think). When i spread the skin it do not appears but otherwise it looks really awkward. I have used some skin lightening creams but it did not help. How can i get it better. What are the treatments  available? Is there any cosmetic or laser treatments are available?


This discussion is related to dark skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello.
Treatment will depend on the cause of this hyperpigmentation. It can be due to melasma or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Melasma is caused by hormonal changes, which stimulate a temporary increase in your body's production of melanin. People with darker complexions are more prone to this condition than people with lighter skin.

Treatment options include treatment with vitamin C and hydrocortisone, peel with carbon dioxide snow and alexandrite and ND-Yag Q-Switched laser treatment preceded by a hydroquinone-based application. Please discuss these options with your dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[madonna_dona]

The dark thin line which look like a mustache was there even before i start the laser treatment. Just a small line, What are the treatments  available?

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you are having laser treatment sittings for the hair growth on upper lip, it can be hyperpigmentation as a result of side effect of the laser treatment also. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist and get this possibility evaluated.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep us posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.