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Leukoplakia

2017-11-27 09:21:46
White patch appeared on inner side of lip last year and then disappeared automatically but again it has appeared 3 to four tiny white patch radius of 1mm is it dangerous plz help
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Appearance of white patches could be sign of various oral health illness.but if you're confirmed it is leukoplakia then it will heal on its own.it will take time to get completely disappeared.better if visit a doctor and get a checkup done .Biopsy is also worth for confirmation.
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quit habits or triggering factors such as smoking and tobacco chewing immediately ,if you have

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It can be dangerous if u have a habit of smoking/ pan chewing etc. Give up your habit it will vanish

Answered2017-11-27 15:47:37

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