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Black patches due to chewing tobacco

2024-02-07 06:03:21
I m chewing tobacco for 5 years ....2 months before i saw black patches inside my lips where i put tobacco....so i checked with dentist and she told me that it is reversible if i stop using tobacco....but i didn't... now it looks more black and also i stop putting tobacco in one side and that side spots are disappeared...is this melonosis? Is this serious issue? Please suggest me.
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It is reversible but you have to stop or quit your tobacco habit otherwise it may worse with time .

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Stop the habit or else it will get worse

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Hi, The black patches may reduce with time provided the habit is stopped completely. At this stage it does not look serious. Are you having any burning sensation over that area ?

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