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My lips are naturally very pink i just noticed the outline of my lips are getting very dark, whats going ob? what can i do to get them pink again

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Use make up: Body pigmentation is set by genetics , if you try to alter by tattooing etc will make it worse See a dermatologist.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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