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My dentist recommended me to use this cream on my tongue where there is a white spot... should I use it as I know it is for acne😕😕 please any dr help me🙏
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Yes retinoids are prescribed for certain lesions of the oral cavity.
Kindly describe the white spot?
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
To my knowledge tretinoin is for external use only. So it shouldn’t be applied inside your oral cavity.
Plz consult your dentist again for the purpose of prescribing this medicine.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello please share your picture
Retinoids are used for some oral condition send the pic for better evaluation
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please share a picture of your tongue.
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