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Lip Color
by Ram_Griff, Jul 11, 2008 08:15AM
I am 17 years old,when i was younger,say about 14/15 ive had very bad chapped lips,i would peel the dry skin off my lips as time progressed my lips started to look like the picture ,i now have 2 clear marks on my lips which were where i used to peel the dry skin off of most,what would you recommend to help bring back its natural look,like very soon?whats the problem? Thanks
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This could be acase of post-inflammatory hypo-pigmentation or it could be the beginning of vitiligo.
Did the white patch start then or is it a recent occurence?Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The precise cause of vitiligo is complex and not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of auto-immune, genetic, and environmental factors.
You need to get it further assessed by a dermatologist.Treatment is in the form of medications which can be prescribed.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitilgo
Is it curable tho?and if it is vitiligo...what could be used for the lip?