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Is leukoplakia likely to occur from second or third hand smoke?
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Leukoplakia: Leukoplakia is a cellular change that occurs from direct irritation of the tissue from the chemical, so primarily occurs in the smoker or smokeless tobacco user. What is third hand smoke?
Answered 7/7/2012
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No: I direct irritation would be necessary.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: There is little data to support second hand smoke causing leukoplakia or dysplasia of oral mucosa.
Answered 2/13/2013
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