
What Causes Red Patches On The Roof Of My Mouth?

Question: I have 2 separate red patches (painless) on the roof of my mouth towards the back. The patches have a yellowish surround. One has been there 2 weeks, the other appeared this week.
Brief Answer:
Erythroplakia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like erythroplakia, a condition characterized by development of reddish plaque in oral cavity.
Although it is a benign condition but rarely can become malignant.
You can apply a mild steroid oral paste.
This will give some symptomatic relief.
Better get a biopsy done to rule out malignancy.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Dear Dr XXXXXXX
Thank you very much for your reply, I will make an appointment with my GP as soon as possible as obviously this is of some concern to me. In the mean time, is there a particular steroid cream I should ask for by name at a chemist or would this only be available on prescription?
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Triamcinolone gel
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can try for triamcinolone oral paste.
It is usually available over the counter as an anti ulcer gel.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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