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Is this leukoplakia?

2021-06-18 15:44:17
Today i had logenz strepsils put in my side mouth, after some time, i got white flaky skin, when i licked it, it got wiped,even when i moved my finger it came out, i am worried as i have recently been dealing with hyperpigmentation, please help me to identify if its not leukoplakia. I dont smoke,nor do i eat tobacco.
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Chemical burn,  self healing possible in most of the case.

Answered2021-06-20 05:11:07

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No ... It's not leukoplakia... It can be mild inflammation cheeck intraorally if the same does not heal within 2-3 days by itself..

Answered2021-06-18 20:05:19

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Hello dear Please be calm No it is not leukoplakia.just normal buccal mucosa with pigmentation  and that too physiological.for further details you can consult me Thanks

Answered2021-06-18 16:31:47

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Good evening sir I have gone through your description. No need to worry. It is not leukoplakia. It is just a layer of  thick saliva.

Answered2021-06-18 15:57:59

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Dear Patient This seems normal. This happens due to minor injury. Here may be  strepsils. Hope this helps you.
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Cheers to you for saying no to Tobacco!
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Avoid self medication and diagnosis.

Answered2021-06-19 04:38:25

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