Rough white patch inside cheek

Oral cancer has definative symptoms which you dont seem to have-but as I said I cant see your mouth-it doesnt sound to me like its anything other that cheek trauma X. Oral cancer has definative symptoms which you dont seem to have-but as I said I cant see your mouth-it doesnt sound to me like its anything other that cheek trauma X I've had a similar thing for the past 3 weeks so I'm going to the dentist to get it checked. It started like a painless ulcer with a yellow like colour and it's circular in shape with raised border.

It seemed to heal but it's left a red circular rough area but the borders have gone now. Any idea what it could be? Hi Was it on the inside of the cheek or on your tongue? Its good your going to get it checked out.

Oral leukoplakia resolves spontaneously within a few weeks to months after removal of the cause. However, few oral leukoplakia patches need to be surgically removed. This removal is only considered when other measures to attend to the underlying cause and lifestyle changes fails to resolve the lesions. It should only be done once a diagnosis of oral leukoplakia is confirmed. In order to remove the plaque it is scraped by one of the following methods:.

If the following treatments fail, then ongoing assessment by an otorhinolaryngologist ENT specialist is advisable to consider other approaches to treating the condition as well as for ongoing monitoring to detect oral cancer as early as possible.

Oral leukoplakia cannot always be prevented. For underlying conditions like oral thrush candidiasis , proper medical treatment of these conditions can reduce the chance of oral leukoplakia forming. Preventative measures should be targeted at lifestyle habits since these are the most likely causes or triggers of oral leukoplakia.

This includes:. What is oral leukoplakia? What Happens in Oral Leukoplakia? Inner lining of the mouth The soft thin tissue that covers the mouth cavity is called the oral mucosa. Injury to the oral mucosa Injury of any form causes tissue become inflamed which is then followed by healing and tissue regeneration. Skin protein clumps Keratin deposition or keratinization usually marks the maturity of epidermal skin cells that makes it strong and resistant to injury.

Oral Leukoplakia Causes The causes of oral leukoplakia remain unclear. However, certain events are linked to its appearance : Excessive and prolonged use of tobacco smoking or chewing. Abrasions from rough teeth or ill-fitting dentures, fillings or crown and chewing areca nut and betel leaf.

Deficiency of vitamins — A, B12, C and folic acid in the blood. Endocrine disturbances Exposure to sun Although tobacco is considered to be the major contributor of oral leukoplakia, none of its individual biochemical components have been isolated as the sole irritant that could cause these lesions.

Oral Leukoplakia Symptoms Oral leukoplakia appears as white to gray patches or plaques that are irregularly shaped and are either flat or slightly raised. Usually without symptoms, oral leukoplakia manifests itself as: White or gray sores in the cheek wall, floor and roof of the mouth or on tongue, gums and lips. Thick, slightly raised, hardened mass of skin cells having rough texture that could not be scraped off.

Hairy Leukoplakia A variation of oral leukoplakia is hairy leukoplakia. Erythroplakia Instead of white or gray patches, rarely red sores erythroplakia appear. Location Although oral leukoplakia can occur anywhere on the oral mucosa, the most commonly affected sites are: Under the tongue Side of the tongue Floor of the mouth Soft palate Gums Lower lip Oral Leukoplakia Pictures The oral leukoplakia pictures are typical presentations of the condition.

Pictures of oral leukoplakia from Wikimedia Commons Oral Leukoplakia Types Based on their malignant potentials, clinically, there are two types of oral leukoplakia that may be observed: Homogenous oral leukoplakia lesions are uniformly flat and white in color with a thin appearance. These lesions less likely to be pre-cancerous. Non-homogenous oral leukoplakia lesions are irregular in color white to white-red or in texture flat, nodular, speckled or verrucous.

These lesions are more likely to be pre-cancerous. Oral Leukoplakia Diagnosis Typical oral leukoplakia patches are harmless and develop slowly over few weeks to months. Pictures of oral cancer. A patch of trouble. Mixed red and white patches. Red patches.

White patches. Sores on your tongue. Canker sores: Painful, but not dangerous. Make friends with your dentist. Lip Cancer. Symptoms and Treatments of Oral Cancer. Read this next. Oral Cancers. Medically reviewed by Yamini Ranchod, Ph. What Causes Swollen Taste Buds? Medically reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD.

Gum Biopsy. Why Is My Tongue Bleeding? Medically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M. Canker sores are small ulcers that appear on the inside of the mouth. Unlike leukoplakia, these spots tend to be sore, or have a stinging and burning sensation. They often start as small red bumps. The exact cause of canker sores is unknown, but genetics are involved. Stress, exhaustion and certain foods can aggravate them and bring them about.