Question 1

dark black marks appeared on my lips this summer (i think from sunburn). though it'd disappear by itself, still here 2mo later. help me! what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Something is causing the dark black marks, so get checked. An oral surgeon could biopsy and find what is going on.

Question 2

black spots marks on lower lip lips always dry and i drink a lot of fizzy drinks as well and smoke just wondering what these could be i lick my lips?

Accepted Answer

Smoking, caffeine..: Smoking, high caffeine consumption, constantly biting and licking lips, too much sun exposure, eating hot foods, changes in hormone levels, high levels of iron, and vitamin B 12 deficiency are the most common causes of this uncommon condition. As you already admit to being a smoker, drinking a lot of caffeine, and licking your lips a lot, I would guess these are causing the black spots.

Question 3

how can i get rid of my black lips? please help

Accepted Answer

Try: to avoid smoking, coffee, soda, hydrate yourself, check for any skin condition if none just good hygiene

Question 4

my lips turn black.  what cause your lip turn dark?

Accepted Answer

Pigmented lips: It means that your lips contain your natural color. If concerned, check with your dentist or an oral pathologist to rule out oral pigmented lesions that result from cellular hyperplasia.

Question 5

can you tell me how i could get full lips like black people/angelina jolie?

Accepted Answer

Dermal fillers: Products like Juvederm , restylane (dermal fillers) are very nice lip fillers. they are not permanent and last about 4-6 months so if you hate it afterward it will resolve in time. Go to a doctor well trained in this procedure and a long good track record.

Question 6

i burned my lips with baking soda and toothpaste, the edges are black and crusted, how do i get my pink lips back?

Accepted Answer

Pink: Neither tooth paste or baking soda should "burn" your lips.  See your Dentist to explore the actual cause.  Burns will heal on their own with time.  Severe burns may leave scars.

Question 7

i tend to have a fair skin but black lips.. layer of black lines .. how can i make lips pink i also smoke one cigarette a day?

Accepted Answer

Some blackness: of lips is the result of dryness aggravated by licking of lips, sun exposure and smoking. This leads to discoloration. But it may also be melasma...a sun sensitive discoloration of the skin that may be genetic.  Sunscreens and discontinuation of photosensitizing medication may help along with bleaching creams, retin-A, or chemical peel. Consult a Dermatologist.

Question 8

i don't smoke, but my lips have gone black, itchy and scaly. what is happening to me and how do i get my pink soft lips back. help please!

Accepted Answer

Pigmented lips: You may have contact dermatitis (allergic reaction) to cosmetics you are using.

Question 9

a black spot down lips & i often use to pull/pop it, then it become bigger .it happening from many years.like a little black flesh growing.any help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: I am concerned that you may have a dermatologic problem that will only be fixed by seeing your doctor.  Continuing to pull/pop it and having it "get bigger" means that the process isn't getting better with manually decompressing the site.  See your doctor before it turns into something more serious (if it hasn't already).

Question 10

my lips turned from its natural tone ... light brownish pink to black after feeling itchy and tingly.what's the cause and how do i get it back natural?

Accepted Answer

Allergies, smoking..: Lips can turn darker due to smoking, dehydration, allergic reaction to makeup or sun exposure.  It is best to not smoke but if you must, first apply petroleum jelly.  Discontinue you lipstick and make up for 48 hours to see if color returns.  Make sure to drink at least 48-64 oz of water a day - more if you drink a lot of caffeine. Always apply sunscreen to lips. If no improvement, see you doctor.

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Dark black marks appeared on my lips this summer (i think from sunburn). though it'd disappear by itself, still here 2mo later. help me! what can i do?

A member asked:

Black spots marks on lower lip lips always dry and i drink a lot of fizzy drinks as well and smoke just wondering what these could be i lick my lips?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of my black lips? please help

A member asked:

My lips turn black. what cause your lip turn dark?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how i could get full lips like black people/angelina jolie?

A member asked:

I burned my lips with baking soda and toothpaste, the edges are black and crusted, how do i get my pink lips back?

A member asked:

I tend to have a fair skin but black lips.. layer of black lines .. how can i make lips pink i also smoke one cigarette a day?

A member asked:

I don't smoke, but my lips have gone black, itchy and scaly. what is happening to me and how do i get my pink soft lips back. help please!

A member asked:

A black spot down lips & i often use to pull/pop it, then it become bigger .it happening from many years.like a little black flesh growing.any help?

A member asked:

My lips turned from its natural tone ... light brownish pink to black after feeling itchy and tingly.what's the cause and how do i get it back natural?

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