A 29-year-old member asked:
is leukoplakia transmissible?
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Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered
37 years experience Hematology and Oncology
No: Leukoplakia is not transmissable.
Answered on Oct 9, 2013
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Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered
44 years experience Endodontics
No: Leukoplakia means white plaque.
There are many causes for leukoplakia. Smoking, chemicals, and some fungi can cause this.
Answered on Mar 26, 2013
Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered
50 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Referejce Site: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002041/.
Answered on Mar 13, 2013
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Dr. Robert Rosenfeld answered
38 years experience Dentistry
White patch: Leukoplakia is a medical term for a flat white lesion on the mucous membranes of the mouth (but possibly elsewhere also). They are not easily scraped ... Read More
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Dr. Ritesh Rathore answered
30 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Not by itself: By itself leukoplakia is not lethal. In many cases it can lead to oral cancer which needs to be treated early and appropriately. Oral cancers can prov ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Sampson answered
26 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Uncommon: But not rare. It is just a thickening of the mucosa due to some type of irritation, whether it be mechanical or chemical.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Yash answered
46 years experience Dentistry
Yes: Forms of leukoplakia are not limited by age. It is more common in adults due to chronic habits and longer exposure. This tissue change noted by a whit ... Read More
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