Darkening of the skin above lip after a sunburn

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When I get in the sun, the skin above my lip turns dark. Why?

Darkening of the skin above lip after a sunburn

Melanin protects skin from Ultra Violet radiation. When skin is exposed to the sun, more melanin is produced and the skin darkens. The skin above your lip has more deposits of melanin than the rest of your face.

   

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