Mucosal Color Change
Decoding White, Red, and Dark Patches in the Mouth
Changes in the color of the soft tissues inside your mouth are an important sign that should not be ignored. While many are benign, some color changes can be the earliest sign of a serious condition, including oral cancer.
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Common Mucosal Color Changes
- White Patches (Leukoplakia): Often associated with chronic irritation from tobacco or rough teeth. Can be a precancerous lesion.
- Red Patches (Erythroplakia): A less common but more concerning sign that has a high likelihood of being precancerous or cancerous.
- White, Lacy Patches: Often a sign of an inflammatory condition called oral lichen planus.
- Creamy White Patches: A classic sign of oral thrush (candidiasis), a fungal infection.
- Dark Pigmentation: Can be normal racial pigmentation, a side effect of smoking, or a sign of other conditions.
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