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What Causes Rough Patches On Inner Cheeks Inspite Of Having Leukoplakia?
Question: Hello doctor my name is XXXXXXX , I have rough patches on my inner checks and have a feeling that i am suffering from leukoplakia . I visited my dental doctor and she gave me triamcinolone acetonide oral paste to apply on them and also the colour of my gums where i used to chew tobacco has changed to grey colour . Request advice
Brief Answer:
Go for biopsy for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
I would like to tell you that leukoplakia is a pre-cancerous lesion characterized by non-scrappable white patches.If you have history of smoking & patches are non-scrappable then it can be leukoplakia.
Various other such lesions are oral candidiasis, lichen planus.
To rule out you need to go for biopsy of that patch.
If its Leukoplakia, firstly you need to quit smoking.
Include vitamin supplements specially vitamin A & E.
Continue application of that triamcinolone acetonide gel on that region.
If lesion is larger you may go for surgical excision.
Consult your dentist for further treatment planning.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Go for biopsy for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
I would like to tell you that leukoplakia is a pre-cancerous lesion characterized by non-scrappable white patches.If you have history of smoking & patches are non-scrappable then it can be leukoplakia.
Various other such lesions are oral candidiasis, lichen planus.
To rule out you need to go for biopsy of that patch.
If its Leukoplakia, firstly you need to quit smoking.
Include vitamin supplements specially vitamin A & E.
Continue application of that triamcinolone acetonide gel on that region.
If lesion is larger you may go for surgical excision.
Consult your dentist for further treatment planning.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks doctor for the reply
I am much relived as I am always worried that I will have oral cancer. Which veg and fruits should I take to reduce the leukoplakia that contains vitamin A and E .
quiting chewing tobacco is difficult for me but yes i have reduced the intake.any ways to quit chewing tobacco.
DOCTOR PLEASE HELP.
I am much relived as I am always worried that I will have oral cancer. Which veg and fruits should I take to reduce the leukoplakia that contains vitamin A and E .
quiting chewing tobacco is difficult for me but yes i have reduced the intake.any ways to quit chewing tobacco.
DOCTOR PLEASE HELP.
Brief Answer:
Take apples n citrous fruits.
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for late reply.
You should include fruits like apple & green vegetables. Also take multivitamin supplement with anti oxidant.
Try to quit tobacco as much as possible.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Take apples n citrous fruits.
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for late reply.
You should include fruits like apple & green vegetables. Also take multivitamin supplement with anti oxidant.
Try to quit tobacco as much as possible.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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