Question 1

i just looked in my mouth and on my right cheak i saw a bunch of red blood dots and i scraped the dry red stuff off now dark dot and white clear color?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist : It could be several things from your description. See your dentist to find out what's going on.

Question 2

hello, i noticed i have a tiny dark red dot on the side of my tongue, it does not hurt and the rest of my tongue is completely normal, i was wondering if it was due to my smoke use? i occasionally use tobacco wraps

Accepted Answer

Likely related: Best would be to have your physician or dentist to evaluate and stop using tobacco for a while. Time will offer the exact answer to your question. If the lesion stays or grows your physician will also get a sense of its dynamics.

Question 3

what does the redness in your thot and a red dot on the roof inside your mouth mean?

Accepted Answer

Redness: It may just be irritation but could also be caused by a viral or bacterial infection if it persists I would suggest you see a doctor

Question 4

how to treat redness that turns dark around my mouth and is not itching ?

Accepted Answer

May treat as eczema: Sometimes, such lip symptoms may be treated as lip eczema, which can be cared for like skin eczema, using hydrocortisone cream for a week, plus Vaseline or Aquaphor to retain moisture. Lip sunscreen chemicals sometimes can cause an allergic reaction on lips. Other times, a person is a primary lip-licker (it is a habit). Once inflamed, lips can get irritated by routine foods, juices, and saliva.

Question 5

what is the recommended treatment for permanent redness and flaky skin around the mouth that turns darker ?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: This suggests that some of the products you use for oral hygiene (mouthwash, toothpaste especially those with a whitening agent etc) , if changing brands don't help after a week, see a dermatologist.

Question 6

i have a dark red dot on my lower lip it does not hurt. its not a bubble or blister .i want to cure it could someone help.

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: This may be a small hemagiona. It can be treated if  you want it off, but you will need professional care. See a derm doc if you want it off.

Question 7

i just noticed a painless small dark red slightly raised dot toward the tip of my tongue. looks kind of like a tiny blood blister. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Could be blister: It could be a blood blister or other small blood filled lesion. It would be a good idea to have your doctor or dentist take a look at it if it does not go away in a few weeks.

Question 8

my 3 year old has 1 dark red spot on the top of her mouth. no swelling or redness anywhere else. no fever. just noticed it today. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Too early to tell: One red spot of one day's duration wld be very hard to diagnose esp in the absence of other symptoms. Best weld be to observe her for a few days and if new spots develop or other signs and symptoms develop take her to her pediatrician or a dermatologist.. If u r very worried u can do so now.

Question 9

i have a red dot in my mouth. could i have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Red dot: Not enough information to make a statement. 
To ease your concerns you should see your dentist for an evaluation or if not satisfied then an oral surgeon.
This is not urgent but you should follow up.

Question 10

what is this dark red sore in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Dark red sore: You did not mention the duration of the lesion or if there was any trauma associated with the lesion etc. You should visit your dentist for an evaluation and anticipate the possibility of being referred to a pathologist.

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I just looked in my mouth and on my right cheak i saw a bunch of red blood dots and i scraped the dry red stuff off now dark dot and white clear color?

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Hello, i noticed i have a tiny dark red dot on the side of my tongue, it does not hurt and the rest of my tongue is completely normal, i was wondering if it was due to my smoke use? i occasionally use tobacco wraps

A member asked:

What does the redness in your thot and a red dot on the roof inside your mouth mean?

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How to treat redness that turns dark around my mouth and is not itching ?

A member asked:

What is the recommended treatment for permanent redness and flaky skin around the mouth that turns darker ?

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I have a dark red dot on my lower lip it does not hurt. its not a bubble or blister .i want to cure it could someone help.

A member asked:

I just noticed a painless small dark red slightly raised dot toward the tip of my tongue. looks kind of like a tiny blood blister. what is it?

A member asked:

My 3 year old has 1 dark red spot on the top of her mouth. no swelling or redness anywhere else. no fever. just noticed it today. what could this be?

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I have a red dot in my mouth. could i have cancer?

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What is this dark red sore in my mouth?

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