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Blackish ash spot under the chick area
There is blackish spot under the chick area I noticed two day before ,iam tobacco and gutkha runner but for last two days I quit iam afraid what is this please tell
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Itâs pigmentation and as you said you have stopped taking tobacco..itâs very good..visit to the dentist..he will prescribe you antioxidants..
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Hello . I understand your concern. I am glad that you have made the decision to quit tobacco intake.
The blacksih spot seems to be a pigmentation scar, mostly due to repeated laceration on the cheek while keeping the tobacco in the mouth followed by repair .
As of now this doesn’t need any medical intervention.
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Thanks for sharing pic!
Appears as Melanin Pigmentation ,due to the tobacco and gutka chewing habit.
Cessation of habit is advised and please visit dentist regularly for clinical examination to rule out anything sinister .
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This might be the pigmentation, which is the effect of smoking please discontinue the habit
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Hello,
First of all, it’s a very positive step that you have stopped using tobacco and gutkha. Please make every effort not to restart, as continued tobacco use significantly increases the risk of oral precancerous and cancerous lesions.
From the photograph, the blackish spot appears to be a localized pigmented lesion, but it is not possible to make a definitive diagnosis from an image alone. It could be due to benign pigmentation, a small traumatic bruise, smoker’s melanosis, or deposition of tobacco-related pigments. However, because of your history of tobacco and gutkha use, any new pigmented lesion should be examined clinically by an Oral Medicine & Radiology specialist or an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
If the spot persists for more than 2 weeks, increases in size, changes in color or shape, becomes painful, ulcerates, or starts bleeding, further evaluation, including a biopsy if indicated, may be required.
Next Steps
In the meantime:
* Continue to avoid all forms of tobacco and gutkha.
* Maintain good oral hygiene.
* Schedule a comprehensive oral cancer screening at the earliest.
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Most pigmented spots turn out to be harmless, but with a history of tobacco use, it is always best to have them examined early rather than ignoring them. Early diagnosis provides the best outcomes if any treatment is needed.
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Dr. Ruchita Vashrambhai Chauhan
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello. I understand your concern, but as of now, there's no need to worry, as it is just a pigmentation scar due to a tobacco-chewing habit. I am glad that you have quit the habit, and I would urge you not to start it again.
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Right now, there's no need for any medical intervention.
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If it increases or if you notice anything unusual in your mouth, then visit the dentist asap.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Looks like pigmentation
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Dr. Mimansa Daftary
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Moradabad
If doesn't ulcerate or increases in size and if there is no pain or burning sensation there then it is fine
Continue the ceccation of smoking and it should resolve eventually within 6-36 months
No surgical intervention is needed at this stage but for cosmetic concerns Laser and cryosurgery are options to terminate the hyperpigmentation.
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