Why does a blue spot appear on the lip and what to do about it

• Published by: Laima Jansons

The appearance of any pigmentation on the lips should not be ignored . If a blue dot appears on the lip, even more so. Because this always indicates the presence of malfunctions in the body.

Interesting! Doctors distinguish between two main types of spots - youthful and senile. Both cases have their own characteristics and causes. Before starting treatment for a defect, you should understand what caused it to appear.

Causes of dots on lips

Spots and dots on the lips can vary in size, shape and color. However, special attention should be paid to blue, intensely pigmented dots, since most often they appear as a consequence of serious diseases :

• Disorders of the liver and adrenal glands . Spots and dots on the lips in this case are similar in appearance to chloasma that appears on the face during pregnancy;
• Worm infestation . Pigmentation defects on the lips can be caused by the presence of parasites in the body;
• Peutz-Jeghers syndrome . This is a serious disease, the main symptom of which is the appearance of dots on the lips that look like freckles. The patient develops polyps up to 5 cm in size in the intestines. The syndrome is inherited;
• Melanomas on the lips appear after prolonged exposure to the sun and too frequent visits to the solarium . Such a defect can cause malignant degeneration of cells and cause the development of oncology ;
• Hormonal disorders . Blue spots and dots on the lips may appear due to long-term use of hormonal contraceptives;
• Venous lake . This defect appears on sun-damaged lips and is more common in older people. Sometimes these formations can be quite painful;
• Wart (papilloma) . This unpleasant defect can appear not only on the body, but also on the lip. There are many types of warts, and each case requires special treatment, including surgery.

Photo 1: Brown and blue spots often appear on the lips of smokers, usually on the lower lip. The spot has a pronounced color, its diameter does not exceed 1 cm. Sometimes the spot may look like a small tubercle or nodule under the skin. Source: flickr (Adrian Trenholm).

SUMMARY FROM D.S.:

This study shows that age spots on the genitals are, in the vast majority of cases, NOT DANGEROUS. However, researchers note a possible increased risk of developing skin melanoma (not just the genitals, but also other areas) in people with genital melanosis. This means that if you have similar pigment spots, they must be examined annually with a dermatoscope by an oncologist or dermatologist, just like ALL other pigmented skin formations.

Treatment of blue spots and dots on lips

Only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment in each specific case.

Spots that appear due to the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays can be successfully eliminated with the help of bleaching agents and appropriate vitamin complexes.

If the spots are intensely colored , injections of ascorbic acid help well. The appearance of a large number of blue dots on the lips (hyperpigmentation) requires oral administration of folic acid, aevit and riboflavin.

If any other diseases are discovered during research, the intervention of specialists in the required field is required - oncologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists. Treatment in this case will be comprehensive, and as your overall health improves, the blue spots will disappear on their own.

Photo 2: Treatment of any pigmentation on the lips depends on the causes of the defect, so first of all you will need to undergo an examination and a blood test. Source: flickr (Dave Black)

Why might a blue spot appear on the lip?

In most situations, the appearance of a blue spot on the surface of the lips indicates excess production of the melanin pigment. Also, the appearance of spots or dots may be associated with mechanical damage. The most common causes of this symptom are the following:

1. Thermal burn. It can appear when drinking too hot drinks or food. It is important to consider that in case of a burn, a spot may not appear immediately, but after a certain period of time. With the systematic consumption of hot drinks, the delicate skin is injured, as a result of which it becomes bluish or brown.
2. The use of low-quality cosmetics or expired cosmetics also negatively affects the condition of the lips. In this case, such a sign indicates the development of an allergic reaction.
3. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays without the use of sunscreen can cause photoaging of the skin, resulting in blue or brown spots.
4. Taking certain medications. If a dark or bluish spot appears, this may be a side symptom after taking Tetracycline, Amiodarone, hormonal drugs and antipsychotics.
5. Mechanical damage. Injuries and bruises of various types in the mouth area can lead to bruises. This also includes the habit of biting your lips, chapping, and frostbite.
6. Increased pigmentation. This phenomenon is rare and indicates an increase in melanin.
7. If a spot appears on the surface of the lip, this may be a sign of various changes in hormonal levels.

Other causes of this symptom include:

• weakened immune system;
• liver diseases;
• pathologies in the adrenal glands;
• parasitic infestations;
• excess iron in the body;
• avitaminosis;
• the appearance of warts or papillomas;
• smoking.

It is important to consult a doctor in time, since such a symptom, although uncommon, may indicate the development of a malignant neoplasm.

Homeopathic medicines

The success of homeopathic treatment, first of all, lies in an individual approach to each patient. The homeopathic doctor prescribes a drug suitable for the constitutional type of the patient . In this case, the chosen remedy will affect the health of the body as a whole .

Depending on the type of stain on the lip and the patient’s psychotype, the following drugs may be prescribed:

1. Arnica (Arnica montana). The drug promotes the resorption of compactions and is used to treat warts and venous nodules on the lips. The constitutional type of Arnica is full-blooded, good-natured people. Most often they are friendly, but during illness they become moody and irritable.
2. Calcarea fluorica. Effectively fights vascular tumors, increases the tone of capillaries and blood vessels, and helps in case of helminthic infestation. Prescribed to patients with malocclusion and severe asymmetry of the bone skeleton.
3. Silicea . The product effectively fights papillomas and helps eliminate hyperpigmentation on the lips. Psychotype - thin, sickly people who tend to get nervous over trifles. They often freeze and do not tolerate mental stress well.
4. Phosphorus (Phosphorus). The drug is prescribed if the appearance of defects on the lips is caused by dysfunction of the liver and adrenal glands. The constitutional type of the drug is tall, stooped people with soft blond hair. The character is sensitive, touchy and vulnerable.
5. Bellis perennis. The drug fights the manifestations of excessive pigmentation on the lips and has whitening properties. Most often prescribed to older people who complain of constant fatigue and memory problems.

The popularity of homeopathic treatment is primarily due to the proven effectiveness of the drugs . In addition, the absence of side effects that often occur when using traditional medications can be considered a big plus. Any drug is prescribed individually by a homeopathic doctor , therefore, when a blue dot appears on the lip, consultation with a specialist will be the first step towards a successful cure.

Treatment methods

If the doctor has not identified internal diseases, you can begin to eliminate pigmentation on the lips at home.

In cases where the cause of its appearance is ultraviolet radiation or age-related changes, whitening creams are used along with vitamin and mineral preparations:

• Imedin;
• Vitrum;
• Supradin;
• Alphabet Cosmetics;
• Complivit;
• Perfect.

The most effective as therapeutic and cosmetic products are:

1. Q10 Retinol Lip Balsam from Spanish - balm with vitamins, coenzyme, vegetable oils, aloe extract.
2. The product contains bisabolol, a highly active component that helps the skin absorb nutrients and activates metabolic and regenerative processes. C SPF 35.
3. Lips SPF 15 from the American – a protective balm with a high content of ascorbic acid (to eliminate stains), with nourishing hemp oil (for regeneration).
4. Depiderm cream from the French manufacturer Uriage is plant-based. Active ingredients: licorice and green tea extracts. The product will help get rid of dark spots of any origin and is well tolerated by the skin. The effect becomes noticeable in the sixth week of use.

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Salon treatments

In cosmetology clinics, the following methods are used to treat melanogenesis:

1. Mesotherapy is the injection of whitening agents under the skin.
2. Phototherapy is the destruction of excessive pigment formation by ultraviolet waves. The rays passing through the spots discolor and reduce them in size.
3. Ultrasonic peeling – cleansing the skin followed by applying the device to problem areas.

Home methods

To improve the color of your lips and eliminate dark spots, you can use traditional medicine recipes. They are safe, and the ingredients for them are always on hand.

Lemon juice . Considered the best natural bleach. It is enough to apply a few drops of juice to cleansed lips and leave for 1 hour, trying not to lick. After the procedure, be sure to apply warm coconut oil.

Beetroot juice . With regular use, it visually removes cosmetic defects and restores the pink tint. Apply a few drops of juice at night and massage lightly.

Apple vinegar . Thanks to natural organic acids, it acts as a bleach. Apply one drop of vinegar to the stain, leave for 1 hour, and rinse. Then apply a caring balm or oil.

Cinnamon oil . The product improves local blood circulation, thereby accelerating metabolic processes. Regularly rubbing the oil will help deal with pigmented areas. Thanks to the blood flow, the color will become brighter and transverse wrinkles will be smoothed out. Cinnamon oil visually enlarges and “fills” the lips.

For greater effectiveness of home treatments, once a week it is necessary to carry out a light three-minute peeling using olive oil and sugar, avoiding areas with moles.

If there are small pigment spots on the lip that are not prone to growth, the cosmetic defect can be removed in two ways: applying regular lipstick or resorting to permanent makeup. Shallow tattooing, made with natural dyes in natural shades, gives the lips a healthy, attractive appearance.

Symptoms

Many patients mistake the first signs of lip cancer for a rash characteristic of an exacerbation of herpes: a small seal forms on the lip, in which a slight itching is felt. At the same time or even a little earlier, the lymph nodes of the chin enlarge. As the tumor develops, the following appear:

• small painless ulcers, covered with a crust, with a bleeding, tuberous base;
• cracks and crusts along the red border of the lip;
• a compaction that grows in size over time and becomes crusty;
• pain in affected soft tissues;
• increased secretion of saliva;
• difficulty eating, deterioration of diction.

If left untreated, the tumor penetrates the tissues of the jaw and begins to destroy them. Simultaneously with the local symptoms of lip cancer, manifestations common to all types of cancer develop: general weakness, decreased performance, decreased appetite, unmotivated weight loss.

Questions and answers

What does lip cancer look like?

In terms of external signs, lip cancer at the initial stage resembles a herpetic rash: a small swelling appears, which later turns into one or several ulcers covered with crusts. A thickened area with redness of the skin may form. Unlike a herpetic infection, ulcers do not heal after two to three weeks, but on the contrary, increase in size.

How to recognize lip cancer?

If a lump or swelling appears on one of your lips and does not go away within two to three weeks, you should definitely contact an oncologist to check for lip cancer. It is impossible to independently determine cancer by external signs; laboratory tests are required - histological and cytological examination of tumor tissue, biochemical blood tests, examinations using a tomograph and other types of medical equipment.

How long do people live with lip cancer?

A malignant tumor on the lip is one of the least aggressive oncological pathologies and is most often detected at an early stage. More than 90% of people who develop it live after diagnosis for more than 10 years, i.e. are completely cured of cancer.

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