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White patches in mouth leukoplakia

2018-04-28 14:32:55
I have white patches in mouth. It is In both cheeks. My history chronic tobacco chewing and smoking. There was also cheek biting which doctor told. I have stopped tobacco and smoking since 3 months but still the patch has not regressed much. My biopsy report hyperplastic squamous epithelium no dysplasia and malignancy seen. I know there is no cancer now.I want to ask is this leukoplakia. Is it pre cancer Will it turn into cancer.can this condition be reversed .
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Yes leukoplakia is pre cancers lesion But there is no need to worry You can take antoxid capsule for three months one tablet at a day

Answered2018-04-29 10:21:31

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If you have stopped the habit and take medicines according to guidance from an Oral Medicine Specialist, then you have nothing to worry about. As long as the habit is stopped you are safe.

Answered2018-04-28 19:13:30

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