Q I am a 23-year-old girl with fair complexion and have pink lips, which are turning black off late. The corners of my lips have turned black too. I use a branded lip balm and gloss, but never use lipsticks or liners, please suggest an effective solution for this problem.

Lip discolouration can be because of some habits like lip licking or lip biting. Also, this can be due to sun-induced pigmentation. Always use a lip balm or gloss containing SPF 15-20 in the day time. If it is due to habits, then you have to stop it and you can use a cream containing tacrolimus .03 per cent (easily available at a chemist). Apply this once a day.

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