leukoplakia

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What is leukoplakia?

Leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek as a response to chronic irritation. Occasionally, leukoplakia patches develop on the female external genitalia.

Alternative Names:

Hairy leukoplakia; Smoker's keratosis

Posts on leukoplakia (31)
I have had these white rings near the back of my tongue and one on the tip of my tongue for...
I am a 27 year old military male living in N. Dakota due to military orders. I do not smoke...
I am a 27 year old military male living in North Dakota due to military orders. I do not sm...
Hey, I have had two white ridges going down the sides of my tongue for about a month now...
Can leukoplakia be transmitted from kissing when HPV IS NOT persent? Can it be transmitted ...
Is leukoplakia passed from person to person by kissing. I read where hpv can be associated ...
Sir, There was white patch on my cheek and the centre portion of the patch was black cause...
Hi Doctor, Over the summer I had sex with two different females. One was unprotected an...
Are there other diseases of the tongue that are similar to OHL? I tested neg at 15 1/2 week...
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. On the side of my tongue, at the "crea...
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