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Luekoplakia
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I think I have luekoplakia patches on my cheeks and tongue...how to get rid of it. I am taking lycopene tablet daily
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Please do not think and suspect any condition yourself.
Better consult a dentist and get it checked .
As lycopene is a antioxidant it may surely help.
Mean while is any oral habits like pan chewing , betel nut chewing , smoking and also tobacco in any other forms then quit the habit.
The conformation of diagnosis can be done after doing a biopsy .
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visit a dentist.
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If you have a tobacco chewing or smoking habit, stop it.
Visit a dentist or Oral Medicine specialist, if the white areas are confirmed as leukoplakia, a biopsy may be required. Next treatment will depend on the biopsy results.
Lycopene may help, you may continue with it.
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Hi... You can take antioxidants. But first you need to stop all tobacco and betel nut or any irritating chewing habits which develop leukoplakia. And don't worry about patches... Body may correct it. Just adopt good healthy habits and rest your Dr will help you.
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Consultant a specialist dentist immediately
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First of all you have to stop smoking or using other tobacco products if that is the cause.
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You should visit a dentist as to know the severity of your disease.
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Hi...Firstly you need to stop any habit you have whether its smoking or chewing tobacco or betel nut. Secondly you need to visit a nearby dentist for proper examination since you dont seem sure if its leukoplakia.Avoid self medication.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
You could consult a dentist or a specialist in oral medicine.
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Taking antioxidants is recommended
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