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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Discoloured Lips?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Discoloured Lips<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Pink Lips<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOur lips appear pink because they have thin skin and more blood vessels which are seen through the skin. Lips also have lesser melanin (natural skin pigment) due to which they have a natural pink colour. Pink lips are aesthetically pleasing and considered a sign of beauty; thus, everybody wants their lips to be naturally pink. However, lips can lose colour due to several reasons ranging from excessive sun exposure to even medical issues ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
While there are some medical and cosmetic options available for lightening lip colour, people are usually more inclined towards natural products for dealing with this issue. So, in this blog, we will discuss why our lips can appear darker and explore some simple home remedies that can be used to achieve attractive pink lips.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Discoloured Lips?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhile lip colour may naturally vary between individuals owing to genetic factors, certain other causes can also lead to discoloration of lips. These include ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Excessive exposure to the sun leading to higher ultraviolet (UV) rays reaching the skin. It causes the skin to make more melanin, which can further cause hyperpigmentation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoking cigarette\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allergic reaction caused by chemicals such as lipsticks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which occurs when the skin becomes inflamed after being injured or irritated. Skin inflammation causes more melanin production\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hormonal disorders like Addison disease which is a rare hormonal disorder that causes hyperpigmentation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron overload, also called hemochromatosis, which is a hereditary disorder wherein iron salts are deposited in the tissue, causing discolouration of the skin\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Certain medications such as those containing heavy metals, some antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs, and the ones to treat convulsions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Some birthmarks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy (mask of pregnancy or melasma)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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