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A member asked:
How long doe it take to develop lukoplakia. i have been a very inconsistent smoker for about a year.i developed a white discoloration under tongue 19?
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It depends: Because developing leukoplakia so quickly and at your age would be uncommon i must question the diagnosis. A dentist might know. Otherwise might have your family doc take a look?
Answered 1/2/2015
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