back in february i was eating a very large apple and afterwards i had a red mark below my lower lip. it looked a lot like a hickey and was almost gone the next day. it never fully went away, though, and now five months later its still there. if i eat something like an apple or a nectarine, where i stretch my mouth all the way open, it gets darker. it never fully goes away. i have also recently had extensive dental work and am wondering if that might be related. any suggestion how i can get this to go away or why its sticking around?
Hello, Possibilities include:-Bruising, blood vessels close to the surface when pressure irritates become more prominent, stretching tissue may make a cluster of vessels more prominent that are not usually noticed.-reaction to fruit or preservative on skin of fruit such as an allergic reaction. -reaction to dental materials used or position of teeth changed with dental work.-habits such as biting lip or breathing through your mouth Chat Doctor. -reaction to content of your saliva when contacts skin.-skin condition requiring evaluation by dermatologist. Is the condition accompanied by any open sores, swelling or pain? Additional details would be helpful to assist with a diagnosis and make recommendations. It may be a normal condition. You are able to test for specific fruit reactions by trial and elimination. Try cutting the fruit to see if you have the same reaction. Consider any changes to dental products used. Allergic reactions are possible when trying different products. Increase in bruising can indicate other systemic concerns. Do you bruise easily? An increase in blood pressure can make vessels more prominent. Do you have prominent veins elsewhere such as spider veins?  Dermatologists may offer treatment options to reduce visibility of these vessel conditions. Make sure to check your blood pressure. Have an updated physical with blood tests to check for deficiencies. Keep well HY