{"id":8399,"date":"2021-10-09T08:42:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T12:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=8399"},"modified":"2021-08-24T08:43:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:43:53","slug":"dark-spots-on-lips-13-causes-home-remedies-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/dark-spots-on-lips-13-causes-home-remedies-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark spots on lips: 13 causes, home remedies, and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever noticed something on your lip that you swear wasn&#8217;t there yesterday? A dark spot on your lip can be concerning and might even make you feel a bit self-conscious. Here are thirteen potential causes of dark spots on the lips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What causes black spots on the lips?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various factors can cause black or dark spots on a person\u2019s lips. Many causes for this condition can be treated at home with a simple remedy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hyperpigmentation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperpigmentation is a common and harmless skin condition. Also known as melasma, it occurs when patches of skin become discolored. The colorization may be brown or gray and can appear anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melasma is usually caused by hormone fluctuations, affecting pregnant women the most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patches may fade over time but should be protected from the sun. If the problem persists, topical medications are usually recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vitamin deficiency<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An uneven skin tone or dark spots can result from vitamin deficiency. A doctor can diagnose deficiencies, usually through blood work. Treatments typically include vitamin-rich diets or multivitamin supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For extreme cases, doctors may recommend vitamin injections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3><b>Too much iron<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess iron can cause hemochromatosis, a disorder in which iron builds up in joints and organs. Those suffering from hemochromatosis may notice skin darkening on lips and other areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your doctor for treatment, which may include regular blood donations or prescription medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dehydration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of water can lead to many harmful reactions in the body. Regarding the face, however, it may lead to chapped, irritated skin. The skin on the lips becomes rough, and layers peel off. Scabs, scars, and other color changes may occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remedy? Drink plenty of water and eat liquid-rich foods throughout the day to avoid dehydration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dental fixtures<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braces, dentures, retainers, and other dental fixtures can cause pressure sores to appear if not placed correctly. Once these pressure sores heal, they often leave behind dark spots on the lips or gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4486\" class=\"elementor elementor-4486\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79b4af92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79b4af92\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4da2d2f2\" data-id=\"4da2d2f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a3f6df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68a3f6df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Give $50, get $50.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49889980 cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49889980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Refer someone to book a dentist with Opencare and you&#8217;ll both get $50.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5b61dc\" data-id=\"a5b61dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b432eb7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5b432eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/affiliates\/?source=search-app-header\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Refer a friend<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat these sores, you may need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find a dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to correct the fixture. Additionally, the spots need to be protected from sunlight as they heal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Allergies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies may also cause dark spots on the lips. Allergies that affect the lips are called pigmented contact cheilitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/pigmented-contact-cheilitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible causes of lip irritation include<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lipsticks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hair dye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makeup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you have an allergic reaction to these substances, stop use immediately and contact a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medications<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications may have side effects that may cause skin discoloration on the lips. Some of the medications that cause dark spots on the lips are found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321362#home-remedies-and-prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following categories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cytotoxic drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antipsychotic drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antimalarial drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsants\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antiarrhythmic medications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may include a change in medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hormone disorders<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black spots on the lips can result from hormone disorders that cause fluctuations in thyroid hormones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a physician for a proper diagnosis and to create a treatment plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Venous Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venous lakes are small blemishes that are slightly elevated. Colors range from dark blue to purple. Typically, they are benign and cause no pain or symptoms, but they may be confused with melanoma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the direct cause of venous lakes is not known, they are usually associated with sun exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser therapy is needed to remove venous lakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sunspots<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunspots are tiny areas of hyperpigmentation that appear on the skin when exposed to the sun. Traits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a flat or possibly raised surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colors may be skin tone, slightly pink, red, or dark brown<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rough and dry surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crusty or flaky texture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can range up to an inch in diameter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunspots, referred to as actinic keratosis in the medical community, are considered a form of precancer. Consult your doctor for concerns regarding sunspots. They may offer various ways to remove sunspots, including removing them with chemical peels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Smoking and drinking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco products contain harmful chemicals and toxins that can damage the lips and mouth. Additionally, drinking an excessive amount of alcohol may disrupt the toxin balance in the body and cause dark spots to appear on the lips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent this symptom is to discontinue or limit the consumption of these products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Angiokeratoma<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angiokeratoma is a skin lesion that varies in size, shape, and color. Typically, they are dark red or black and feel hard with an uneven surface. These lesions usually appear in older adults and look like warts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, angiokeratomas are harmless. However, you may have a dermatologist inspect the lesions for cancerous growths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those that want to remove an angiokeratoma lesion, laser or freezing are the usual options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cancer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancerous growths on the lips may appear in various ways. The following symptoms are common signs that cancer may be developing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an irregularly shaped growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a growth that increases rapidly in size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an open or bloody sore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a shiny growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an unusual color\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scaly red patches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scar-like tissue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can you get a freckle on your lip?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer? Yes. An oval, brown to black, flat patch on the lip is called a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/labial-melanotic-macule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">labial melanotic macule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a lip freckle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, lip freckles appear in adult women but may also occur in males and younger people. It is usually solitary, mostly appearing on the lower lip. Lip freckles are often confused with other pigmented lesions such as sunspots and melanomas. It is best to consult a doctor to discover the true nature of a dark spot on your lip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What does skin cancer on lips look like?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lip cancer typically occurs on the lower lip but may be seen on the upper lip. Typically, lip cancer is considered a type of oral cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of lip cancer typically include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a flat or slightly raised lip discoloration, usually whitish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lip sore that won&#8217;t heal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tingling, pain, or numbness of the lips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the causes of lip cancer are not clear, several factors can increase your risk of developing skin cancer:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fair skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive sun exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weak immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lower your risk of lip cancer, you should avoid the sun during the middle of the day, wear broad-spectrum sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, and stop using tobacco. If you don&#8217;t use tobacco, don&#8217;t start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Home remedies for dark spots on your lip<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many home remedies claim to eliminate dark spots on the lips. These products are said to eliminate black spots on the lips by making skin healthier or lightening the color:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rose petals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turmeric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutmeg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glycerol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aloe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pomegranate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cucumber juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You start by rubbing any of the above ingredients onto the lips a few times daily. It is said that by maintaining this routine, the black spot will reduce in appearance. Some of these remedies may involve crushing or blending the ingredients to form a paste or juice.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4486\" class=\"elementor elementor-4486\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79b4af92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79b4af92\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4da2d2f2\" data-id=\"4da2d2f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a3f6df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68a3f6df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Give $50, get $50.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49889980 cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49889980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Refer someone to book a dentist with Opencare and you&#8217;ll both get $50.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5b61dc\" data-id=\"a5b61dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b432eb7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5b432eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/affiliates\/?source=search-app-header\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Refer a friend<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3><b>Protect your skin\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you may consider purchasing special lip balms that protect the skin from UV rays. You may also choose to exfoliate with sugar or salt scrubs. Exfoliation removes dead, discolored cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stop smoking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If dark spots appear on your lips as a result of smoking, the best treatment is to stop smoking. While quitting cold turkey may not be suitable for many people, there are various methods to wean off tobacco use &#8211; such as nicotine patches or gum. If you have not started using tobacco products, don&#8217;t start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>When should you see a doctor about black spots on the lips?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When all else has failed, you should see a doctor. While home remedies are not scientifically tested, some have shown positive results in some people. If the problem persists, you should consult a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any skin lesion grows rapidly, is shiny, or irregular in color or shape, see a doctor immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As some causes of dark spots on the lips may be dental related, find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fix these issues. 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