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Does Hyperpigmentation Caused At Buccal Mucosa Due To Pipe Smoking?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Question: Hello doctor, does hyperpigmentation caused at buccal mucosa due to pipe smoking goes away or not? I 've had pipe smoke only once & it resulted in hyperpigmentation blackish like concave spread mark at one side the very next day.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As it is a single episode; the pigmentation should subside over some time.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting the query

Hyperpigmentation following smoking is due to increased melanin production at the site of the injury. It is very unusual that there would be any pigmentation with one episode of smoking. Please do not worry, as it is a single episode; the pigmentation should subside over some time.

My suggestion is to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, drink adequate amounts of water, and avoid coffee, and spicy and sharp food (crisps). Hope with these measures, the pigmentation disappears.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Does Hyperpigmentation Caused At Buccal Mucosa Due To Pipe Smoking?

Brief Answer: As it is a single episode; the pigmentation should subside over some time. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting the query Hyperpigmentation following smoking is due to increased melanin production at the site of the injury. It is very unusual that there would be any pigmentation with one episode of smoking. Please do not worry, as it is a single episode; the pigmentation should subside over some time. My suggestion is to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, drink adequate amounts of water, and avoid coffee, and spicy and sharp food (crisps). Hope with these measures, the pigmentation disappears. Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon