Blue Spot on Lip

[Nicbrun77]

I am 35 yrs old and now I am a non-smoker, however I did smoke between the ages of 21-33. I woke up a few days ago with a small blueish-gray spot on my lower lip. I just thought it was a bruise or something & maybe I bit my lip in my sleep, however it doesn't seem to be going away or even lightening up at all. I was just concerned about if this could be a skin cancer type of issue...and also it isn't very pretty. Do I need to see a Doctor?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Given your history of non smoking, the only possibility that is coming to my mind is of a venous lake. It is a dark blue compressible papule caused by dilation of venules and lips are very commonly affected. Treatment is by cryosurgery, electrosurgery, sclerotherapy, excision and laser treatment. Please discuss these options with a cosmetologist in detail.
I sincerely hope it helps. Take care and please do keep us posted on how you are doing. Warm regards.

[martikadragoon]

I'd suggest seeing a doctor, a dermatologist just to be sure it isn't anything to worry about. If someone has questions about a skin problem, that's usually the best hope.

Sincerely,
Cindie
(Martikadragoon CL Dermatology)