Summary
A pigment disorder of the upper lip is a benign increase in melanocytes or an increase in their activity. These changes occur as a result of hormonal changes, UV exposure or serious diseases such as tumors or adrenal cortex diseases. They develop slowly and take on a brownish color.
They occur mainly on the upper lip, chin, cheeks or forehead. There is no evidence of malignant degeneration, so removal may be for purely cosmetic reasons. The most important therapy is consistent light protection.
In addition, a dermatologist can prescribe various local creams which can help to lighten the pigmentation disorder. However, a lot of patience is required here, as the result is often only visible after months. Laser removal is often not promising, but on the contrary can lead to an aggravation of the symptoms.