Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Melanocytic nevi of lip
Mild
ICD-10: D22 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: होंठ पर तिल · தமிழ்: உதட்டில் மச்சம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತುಟಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಚ್ಚೆ · తెలుగు: పెదవిపై మచ్చ · বাংলা: ঠোঁটের তিল · मराठी: ओठावरील तीळ · ગુજરાતી: હોઠ પર તલ
About this condition
These are harmless moles or pigmented marks on the lip that are usually present from birth or develop early in life. While typically benign, any mole that changes in size, shape, or color should be examined by a dermatologist. Sun protection is important as lips are sun-exposed.
Common symptoms
dark spot on lip
brown or black mark
mole on lip
pigmented patch
small raised bump
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended, monitor for changes
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | होंठ पर तिल · होंठ का काला धब्बा · होंठ पर मस्सा · होंठ की गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உதட்டில் மச்சம் · உதட்டில் கரும்புள்ளி · உதடு மச்சம் · உதட்டு புள்ளி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತುಟಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಚ್ಚೆ · ತುಟಿ ಮಚ್ಚೆ · ತುಟಿಯ ಕಪ್ಪು ಮಚ್ಚೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పెదవిపై మచ్చ · పెదవి మచ్చ · పెదవి మీద చుక్క · పెదవి నల్లని మచ్చ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ঠোঁটের তিল · ঠোঁটের কালো দাগ · ঠোঁটের আঁচিল · ঠোঁটের ছোপ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओठावरील तीळ · ओठाचा डाग · ओठावरील काळा डाग · ओठाची खूण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હોઠ પર તલ · હોઠનો કાળો ડાઘ · હોઠનું તલ · હોઠની છાપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Melanocytic nevi of lip?
dark spot on lip, brown or black mark, mole on lip, pigmented patch, small raised bump.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended, monitor for changes
Is Melanocytic nevi of lip common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Melanocytic nevi of lip?
Severity is classified as Mild. routine checkup recommended, monitor for changes.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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