Lip Discoloration: Causes of Different Lip Color
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In some cases the lips get a lighter or a darker look. The other lip color is mainly caused by hormonal changes in the body, such as during pregnancy, or the consumption of certain food products. Occasionally the different colored lip is the result of a more serious problem, such as an eating disorder or a skin condition. The lip discoloration may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms. Furthermore, all or part of the lip is affected. Sometimes the entire upper or lower lip is darker or lighter in color, but it is also possible that spots are present on the lips. Treating the underlying problem usually clears the lip discoloration too.
Disorders and lip discoloration
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Anemia Anemia is the most common cause of lip discoloration in women. Women are mainly affected during the fertile years. Ferriprieve anemia (lack of iron in the blood) is often the cause of the purple lip discoloration. If the lip discoloration is due to anemia, the doctor may put iron supplements
Environmental factors and different colored lips
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The abuse of alcohol sometimes causes a different lip color / Source: Jarmoluk, Pixabay Alcohol abuse Dark spots on the lips are sometimes due to alcohol abuse
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Household products for lip discolouration
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Some home remedies prevent or reduce the chance of getting a different lip color. Applying lemon juice to the lips often results in a healthy appearance of the lips. For dark lips, it is helpful to apply lime juice to the lips before bedtime; this type of juice acts as a bleaching agent. Vaseline may be smeared on the lips daily to preserve the natural color of the lips.
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Some home remedies prevent or reduce the chance of getting a different lip color. Applying lemon juice to the lips often results in a healthy appearance of the lips. For dark lips, it is helpful to apply lime juice to the lips before bedtime; this type of juice acts as a bleaching agent. To preserve the natural color of the lips, Vaseline may be smeared on the lips daily.