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Leukoplakia
Also called: smoker's keratosis
Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Most leukoplakia patches are noncancerous, but some show early signs of cancer. They may be caused by tobacco products.
Thickened, white patches form on the gums, the insides of the cheeks, the bottom of the mouth, and, sometimes, the tongue. The patches can't be scraped off.
For most people, stopping tobacco or alcohol use clears the condition. In rare cases when patches are persistent, surgery can remove them.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
4 days ago · Epithelial dysplasia is widely regarded as the most important indicator of malignant transformation. The diagnosis of oral leukoplakia does not require the ...
6 days ago · We observed a higher likelihood of oral leukokeratosis in individuals harboring KRT6A mutations, and a strong association of natal teeth and cysts in carriers ...
4 days ago · Hereditary Leukokeratosis, White Mouth. J. Pediat. (1966). CannonA.B.. White Nevus of the Mucosa. Arch. Dermat. (1935). CohenL. Keratinization of Gingivae. D ...
6 days ago · We observed a higher likelihood of oral leukokeratosis in individuals harboring KRT6A mutations. Phenotypic differences exist between KRT6A and KRT16 ...
1 day ago · Leukoplakia is a condition where areas of keratosis appear as adherent white patches on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Leukoplakia may affect other ...
6 days ago · Cataracts as a complication of dermatologic disorders probably occur more commonly than has been reported.
4 days ago · ... leukokeratosis. Hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet is usually present.,miscellaneous:There are at least six isoforms of human type II keratin-6 (K6), K6A ...
