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Oral Submucous fibrosis nd brown patches
I have been diagonsed with osmf and hv grey patches on my right buccal mucosa developed after 3 months of quitting addiction of pan masala. Can it be because of the use of excess steroids too. Want to know the resolution and chances fr maliganancy. Help required.
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If it’s diagnosed as SMF
The grey bands are because of that
Even in this there is different grades
Since you have given up Pan Parag it’s the best what you have done
Next stop green chillies
Hot coffee and tea
Start with SM fibro tablet
Antoxide
If smoking
Pls stop
There will be no malignancy changes
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OSMF itself will cause grey patches and is not because of steriods. Oral sub mucus fibrosis comes u der pre- malignant condition ( ie if it's left untreated or if the habit is continued high chances it will turn into malignancy ).
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You should be under regular follow-up with your specialist untill the lesion resolves.
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Quit the habit completely. Never start it again in future.
Have your medicines regularly.
Have a well balanced diet.
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Hi, Its good you stopped eating Tobacco.
Grey Patches might be present even before u quit tobacco which you might have not noticed and definitely not because of medication.
Seek Doctors help for further Treatment
Next Steps
Start taking Anti Oxidant tablets (Tab. Lycostar) once a day for at least 3 months.
Health Tips
Avoid Chewing Tobacco or Smoking Tobacco.Avoid Spicy and Hot food
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Hi,
Yes in OSMF condition you will see grey patches on the buccal mucosa. Its not because of steroids intake.
Do you have pain in mouth opening and difficulty in having spicy food???
Your mouth opening is restricted or its normal ?
Attach your oral cavity image for appropriate treatment plan.
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Next Steps
Visit dentist for clinical examination
Health Tips
Quit smoking and pan masala if you still do and don't eat spicy food.
If your condition is moderate then only with medicine your condition can be resolved.
In case of severe condition then we give injections and other treatment plan.
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Most patient with osmf have such patches
And it usually because of the disease it self
It is a well known potentialy pre malignant condition
Should be kept under observation with a specialist
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