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