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Doctor insights on: Discoloration Of Lips To White

Shouldn't be yellow: Your eyes shouldn't be yellow. This is concerning b/c it's a sign of jaundice, which could indicate liver problems (among other things). I'd check this out with your doc soon - especially if you're having other symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or any abdominal pain. ...Read more

Several posibilities: Get somebody professional (dentist, doctor) to look at these and give you their impression. Must be seen to be diagnosed. ...Read more

Yellow skin: This is most likely jaundice due to liver toxicity (hepatitis or cirrhosis) due to increase bilirubin in the blood since the damaged liver cells cannot break it down. Other causes of jaundice can be liver or pancreatic cancer or hemolytic anemia or gallstones, or in newborn. ...Read more

Vitiligo?: Vitiligo is a condition where skin gradually loses pigment usually in patches..consult your dermatologist ...Read more

White spots: Leukoplakia is a condition that causes white spots/plaques inside the mouth. Cheek biting will cause white spots too. Leukoplakia: Clinical term descriptive for a white plaque/patch on the oral mucosa. cant rub off. cant specifically dx a disease. -45-65 yoa protective rxn vs irritants 80/20% benign/[dysplastic/cancerous] 4-6% progess to SCC ...Read more

Many possibilities: Could be due to chelitis caused by dry lips or licking or actinic chelitis caused by sun damage. Less common is a yeast infection causing thrush of oral mucosa. ...Read more

Mottled skin : It may be cutis marmorata . A non serious condition characterized by purple and white blotch legs. There are not itchy or painful. A doctor should evaluate to make sure there is no underlying circulation issues. ...Read more

See a dentist: A yellow tongue and white spots in the mouth caused by oral thrush, leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, canker sores, etc. Some may require further assessment, tests and your Dentist may book a follow-up appointment or refer you to a specialist to determine a diagnosis. Take care. ...Read more

Yeast treatment: May have yeast or candida infection. Use antifungals like lotrimin (clotrimazole) solution or oral wash containing ketoconazole or Clotrimazole lozenges. ...Read more

Cheek bite for one: One cause can be a cheek bite that caused bleeding below the tissue, but not enough of a bite to cause a laceration or tear so that the blood leaked out into your mouth. Another reason could be a blue nevus. You should see a dentist to have the spots evaluated and then see if any treatment is needed. ...Read more

POSSIBLE: COULD BE CANDIDA, SEE YOUR DOCTOR

Hard to tell...: If you are a runner or engage in activities that make you sweat, you may notice a 'salt mark' around your lips where you did not lick off the sweat. If you have significantly heavy amount of bacteria, or plaque, it may leave a trace on your lips. You may find an answer specific to your condition once you see a dentist. ...Read more

Blue nevus: Another possibility is something called a blue nevus. This is a mole deep under the skin and because of the depth of the pigment it appears blue in nature. ...Read more

Need to see it: Hard to say without seeing it. How long has it been there? Does it hurt? You can show it to us with camera on HealthTap Prime. ...Read more

Many things: This could be thrush or normal pigmantation or something else go to your dentist and havehim or her take a look. ...Read more

Acne: Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.These factors can trigger or aggravate an existing case of acne, hormones, medications, and a diet with a lot of dairy and carbohydrate-rich foods.You can also prevent new acne breakouts with self-care measures by washing your skin with a gentle cleanser and avoiding touching or picking acne. ...Read more

Hard to say: Hard to say without more information. Recent, forever? If it concerns you, get evaluated by oral & maxillofacial surgeon ...Read more

No.: Unless you've been tanning for a long time and have not been protecting your skin so much that we should be worried about skin cancer, tanning shouldn't be creating white bumps on any parts of your skin, including the vagina. Check with your gynecologist to see if anything else might be causing these bumps, i.e. HPV. Are you shaving/waxing? ...Read more

Virus: Sounds like initial exposure to the common herpes simplex virus which almost universally present in our population. Have your pediatrician check your child. ...Read more

Probably a comedo: A comedo is a clogged hair follicle in the skin. Keratin (skin debris) combines with oil to block the follicle. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead) and occur with or without acne. If you are extracting the debris, then there can be a little temporary injury that leads to the white splotchy patch. If it doesn't clear up, see a dermatologist. Good wishes:) ...Read more

PLEASE HAVE THIS: Looked at by a doctor.

Many possibilities: Could be due to chelitis caused by dry lips or licking or actinic chelitis caused by sun damage. Less common is a yeast infection causing thrush of oral mucosa. ...Read more

More info.: NOt enough info presented to be able to advise you on this. ...Read more

Have it evaluated.: There are many things that may cause a discoloration of the skin. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections and cancer can cause a discoloration of the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash or a discoloration of the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment. ...Read more

Depends: What kind of discoloration do you have? Could be hereditary or an allergy. ...Read more

Hydroquinone cream: Application of 4% hydroquinone cream twice daily is sometimes effective, but you should be aware of potential adverse effects. ...Read more

See an ENT : Or an endodontist if it does not go away on its own within a few days. It's possible to diagnose something like that without seeing it. ...Read more

I would encourage: dermatological evaluation for this duration.

Depigmentation: Hi XSaleem, Skin changes are somewhat difficult to interpret without an image but I am assuming that the pink patches are on the outside of your lip (and not your gums?) By your short description, you may be seeing depigmentation, which has numerous causes. The lip seems to be an unusual area and I think it is worthwhile to be seen by a dermatologist. http://mayocl.in/1vTWLN3 ...Read more

That depends...: ...Entirely on what substance was injected. Medical grade fillers like Restylane (dermal fillers) and juvederm dissolve within 3-6 months. Some of the longer-lasting fillers, e.g. Calcium hydroxylapatite, can cause lumps, which is why they are not supposed to be used in the lips. Ditto liquid silicone, which can cause permanent lumps. Your friend will have to find out what it was from whoever did the injecting. ...Read more

Lip lesions: Without more details such as your age and how long the lesion has been there, it is difficult to guide you. The lower lip is particularly susceptible to sun damage, known as Actinic Cheilitis, this can look white and smooth Flat warts can also look white on the lips, as can Lichen planus. Best to have it evaluated by a professional. It is important to rule out malignancy such as Squamous cell ca. ...Read more

Yes it is possible: While it is possible to cause damage to your vagina by humping random things which you did not list.But whether your wrinkly and saggy lips are caused by that is unlikely, you should have your doctor/gunecologist check it out at your next visit for check up. ...Read more

Discoloration: You should see an oral surgeon or a plastic surgeon. ...Read more

Dermatologist : You note a recent change in your lower lip. See a dermatologist to make sure it is not a skin cancer. It may just be a discoloration from melanin changes like vitiligo. Sun exposed areas such as a lower lip are at risk so get it checked out ...Read more

Many possibilities: There are many things that may cause a discoloration of the skin. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections and cancer can cause a discoloration of the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash or a discoloration of the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment. ...Read more

Orienteering: I consider you might have some allergic reaction or during next day it may appears small lesions on your lips that would represent and infection . I recomend to look for medical evaluation ...Read more

Unlikely: You may have a condition called vitligo in which patches of skin lose their pigmentation and become white. This condition is not cancerous or painful. You may want an evaluation by a dermatologist to confirm. Thanks for trusting HealthTap! ...Read more

Non-healing ulcer: While discoloration may be one symptom of an early lesion or a pre-cancerous lesion, lip cancers usually present as non-healing ulcers. It would be prudent to consult your doctor if you have any doubt. ...Read more

Skin discoloration: You probably have a condition called melasma, which is sometimes associated with pregnancy and birth control pills. Regardless of the cause, there is no great way to treat this chronic problem. You might try a product containing hydroquinone which is modestly effective in causing the skin to become lighter. It may take months of therapy. Sunlight makes this worse, so use sunscreens. ...Read more

See a doctor: Pigmentation of the lip may be normal, but may also represent a medical condition. I would see a doctor to make sure this is not something that needs further evaluation and treatment. ...Read more