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Dark spot on lower lip

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ryan91331
ryan91331

I developed this dark brownish tinted spot on my lower lip a couple months ago. No idea what is it. I went to see a dermatologist about it and he didn't really offer anything that could help me. He gave me some tri luma which is lightening cream but that hasn't help. It seems like it gets more/less visible depending on what kind of lighting i'm in (sunlight, brightly lit room, etc). I really want it gone but not sure what more I can do. Has anyone else experienced something like this or can offer any advice to get rid of it? Here are some pics: 

https://postimg.org/gallery/ttutj2ea/8076f56d/

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee ryan91331

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    Cant see the pic Ryan.    Is it slightly raised? it could be a mole which has formed or is still forming.    Moles on lips are quite common.  They can be removed but wherever you are it would be a chargeable procedure if no malignancy was suspected. Laser surgery can be helpful or a shave excision,which doesnt leave a scar.        
  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee ryan91331

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    Is it sore or itchy or spreading?  Do you smoke tobacco or anything else? Do you drink alcohol fairly heavily?    your dermatologist obviously thinks it is just a natural darker patch of skin . The Tri Luma may take some time to see results and it is also protection against sun damage,which is what your dermatologist may suspect. Dont stop using it even if you are not in a sunny part of the world.
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