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Hello doc...my brother is of 42 years old complaining of white patches in his buccal mucosa ...am attaching pic plz hv a look and help me out ...thank u

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Hello please visit the nearest dentist Does he chew tobacco ...  Read More

Hello dr, i was hvng food lodgment around my lower left 3rd molar tooth and white patch structure and brownish patch in my palate region of my left side of buccal mucosa i hv extracted my 3rd molar tooth before 4-5 days ...That white patch is still appearing how its coming am not getting ...am attaching pics kindly help me out ...thank u

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There is nothing to get worried about it, the white patch is because of the healing of your oral mucosa. It will get better in 7 to 14 days of your extraction. ...  Read More

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No pain no any Discomfort, white rough dot dot patches appear sudden what's Diagnosis.. kindly let me know

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Hi! This appears to be a hyperkeratotic area on the buccal mucosa, possibly due to cheek biting or frictional trauma. Since it's asymptomatic, no immediate treatment is needed. Maintain good oral hygi ...  Read More

Today I had white skin scraped out when i was licking my buccal mucosa, is it some infection? Please help

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Go for examination. Do betadine gargle 4-5 times Brush your teeth twice daily. Complete medical history is required ...  Read More

I have White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello It looks like pigmentation there is nothing to worry about it ...  Read More

I have White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello Nothing to worry It's just pigmentation Whitish part is the cheekbite which happens due to skin trapping between teeth we call it as linea alba ...  Read More

I don't know what is happening with my mucosa from last 4 months a thin layer appears on buccal mucosa and scrap of after 2 days by my tongue this process is repeating from last 4 months is it leukoplakia or candiasis? and also the affected area causes wrinkles please see photo and tell me proper treatment I am very tensed because i reach many dent

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Thanks for sharing your concern. The white layer you describe could be due to frictional keratosis, candidiasis, or cheek biting. Leukoplakia usually doesn't scrape off, so it's less likely, but it ...  Read More

How to identify if the raised patch in cheek is due to biting or its a buccal mucosa cancer symptom? Google says raised white/ red patch as an early cancer symptom! I have some irritation in my mouth due to impacted tooth and i do take my cheeks insides at times to alleviate the discomfort! But iam worried ! Please don't suggest to get physically

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Everything is normal Stop thinking about it Please don’t draw a diagnosis with the help of Dr Google. Better trust your dentist and stop worrying too much. Still if you’re not convinced with a denti ...  Read More

Since many months, i have seen when i lick my buccal mucosa in the lower side it feels like some dots are present. If i use my teeth and pull one of those it doesn't hurt. Is that a fungal infection or is that something else? No burning no pain etc. I don't smoke or eat tobacco. I tried to click pics but if i flash my phone and see closely, then

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Hello! I cannot see anything in the pic. Could be check bite. If there are any sharp tooth edges get it rounded up ...  Read More

I am not sure since when this is there, but i had a dental filling on 13th april, it was not there that time, so its after that only. So take it 15-20 days.(but i noticed it on Thursday itself). I asked a dentist friend, he said can be malignant melanoma and m scared! I have attached the image, please help me what it is! I am scared about cancer! I

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Meet a dermatologist in person and get it biopsied... ...  Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ...  Read More

My friend has redness and thickening in inner right side of buccal mucosa for almost 3 months. In right side, she had 3 right upper back tooth with metallic crown. Also below 2 right lower tooth also had mettalic crown and one amalgam filling at last bottom. Now dentist completely removed it some 3 weeks back. But still not able to see improvement.

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Can you please share the picture so that we can diagnose it better? ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

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Looks like you need to get it removed again. Oral fibroepethelial polyp are non cancerous lesion .you may consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I have noticed black patches on my tongue. I first observed them about 2 weeks ago, but I am not sure when exactly they developed. There is no pain, discomfort, or change in taste, but I am concerned if this could be something serious. I have attached a photo for your reference. Kindly advise if this requires further investigation or

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

There is a thin shiny transparent layer appears on buccal mucosa after 2-3 days and scraped off by tongue within 1 or 2 days right after scraping 2 or 3 hours again thin layer appears on buccal mucosa and take 3 days to become hard and then scrap of and also causes wrinkles on mucosa this process happen from last 4 months is it candiasis or leukopl

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Go for a biopsy or a KOH mount to determine the cause It’s to difficult to assess through photos as it is not clearly visible ...  Read More

Some people suggest to use bakuchi oil for white patches treatment is it really work and trye?? Can i try at home i can not afford any other treatments as i left my job and taking care of my little child

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No idea ...  Read More

I need to cure this White patches at home only i have no time to go outside for treatment because of my baby.please suggest me some food to eat and avoid if possible using that ?

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine ...  Read More

Suffering from lower back pain so continuous heated my lower back few days back burning like sensation comes in that area and now white patch appear there is this worrying situation

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been feeling this on my buccal mucosa since 5/6 months. It doesn't look like an ulcer to me. To my tongue it just feels like a rough surface. But sometimes i feel a light burning sensation there and there's no pain . Please help

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Hello It looks absolutely normal in the picture Please visit the dentist if you feel there is any burning sensation that is increased ...  Read More

I have white patches since many years approx 5 to 10 years. I have tried all type of treatment uv light therapy and ayurvedic but because of pregnancy i stopped all treatment now i have seen more patches in my body. I need home therapy now please suggest

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Vitiligo can be treated and phototherapy can be done at home. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have oral buccal white lesson 5 years, ush time maine ek kapra leke ush lesson ko ugar Diya tha, thn it's same still now. i haven't any problem for this, i seen many dentist doctor and oral and maxillofacial doctor, everyone told me it's normal Linea alba, no body give me any medicine, but one dentist told me go biopsy nd he give kenacort, but ot

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Hello Sharing pictures will give us proper diagnosis and treatment plan ...  Read More

My daughter developed this white patch recent days and it didn't go away. Is this something serious?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Small white patches are appeared on my cheeks..no itching,no redness..is it normal pls tell me any ointment And how much time can I use anti ode hc tablets for skin

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To diagnose ur skin condition proper history, clinical images are required. Please do consult online, so that i can diagnose it correctly and provide treatment appropriately. ...  Read More

Hi, few small white dots have been observed on both sides of inner cheek, no pain or no roughness completely asymptomatic. May I know what it is or what causes it?

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Hi, Visit the dentist and get a clinical examination done. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My baby got white patches on his stomach, chest, thighs, underarm, chin when he was 20 days old.. these patches were not there at birth time.. these patches appear when he was 20 days old.. no he is 2 months 10 days old.. can these patches be curable or not .. what treatment plz reply

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Greetings looks like dry skin kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi doctor... My baby got white patches when he was 20 days old. Now he is 2 months 10 days old.. he has these patches on naval to private parts,stomach, chest, thigh and chin... Plz suggest what is this and is it curable???

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Is it increasing in number.. for details do direct online consultation with more photo ...  Read More

I've white rough spots on inner side of my upper and lower lip,there's no pain or redness,when i look in the mirror they appear like white spots which can be peeled off sometimes,i also feel change in taste,what should i do

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Share the photo so that I can help you better ...  Read More

My 10-month-old baby has 3 white patches on her back. I have attached the photos please check and let me know what these are.

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Looks like a condition named Pityriasis alba. ...  Read More

Sir i use to use tobacco product before now i left everything. What would be this white patch or it is something dangerous .

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It’s leukoplakia, not exactly cancer .. but it’s a predisposing / risk for future cancer .. must visit a doctor for physical examination.. u may contact dr R.K Choudhary, oncologist for further advise ...  Read More

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