Please need help

[New_Portland15]

I have a white patch on my lower lip for almost more than 5 years. I went to the doctor and what he told me is beyond logical reasoning. He told me I am rubbing my upper lip on the lower and if I avoid doing so the white patch will disappear. Nothing have changed since then even though I took his advice seriously. This is really bothering me. Please need an answer for this.

[UnsureMS]

Do you feel that it is something to be truly be concerned about? Is it causing any major issues? I just am asking because some people just have discoloration at times on their skin. I know my little girl has white patches on her neck...and it is perfectly normal. She doesnt like them because they make her different but I have explained different isnt always a bad thing.

You can always get a second opinion to see if another doctor maybe able to clue you in more on what is wrong. Did anything happen 5 yrs ago that could have caused this? Could you have burnt your lip or injured it in some manner? If so it could be a scar. Either way if it is not causing you any harm, while it affect your outer appearance you shouldn't let it stress you out. I am sorry I could be of more help but I hope this was some help.

[New_Portland15]

The only big concern is it makes me different and people can easily notice it. Some questions me a lot about this discoloration of the lip, then it really worries me. Otherwise, I don't feel any pain. Sometimes exposure to the sun makes my lip to dry so badly.

Thank you so much for the kind respond.