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Why do lips color turn black due to smoking?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Smoker's Dark Lips: The tar tends to stain your lips, teeth and gum. The simple and fast way to get back the colour of your lips is to quit smoking.

Answered 9/9/2020

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