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Leukoplakia Treatments and Therapies |
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Leukoplakia is a condition of the mouth that involves the formation of white leathery spots on the mucous membranes of the tongue and inside of the mouth. It is not a specific disease entity and is diagnosed by exclusion of diseases that may cause similar white lesions like candidiasis or lichen planus. Incidence/prevalence Leukoplakia affects less than one percent of the population, and is common in adults, mostly in the 50-70 years age group. Causes The cause in most cases is unknow ...
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Complications
... Leukoplakia usually doesn''t cause permanent damage to tissues in your mouth and frequently goes away once you remove the irritating factors. Some sores may become infected, however, or cause ongoing ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Leukoplakia is usually treated by removing the source of the irritation. For most people, stopping smoking or correcting dental problems clears the condition. When this isn''t effective or if the lesi...
Source: MayoClinic
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