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What Causes Discoloration Of Inner Lip After Quitting Smoking?
Question: HI
i have been smoking for 6 years and recently quit. My inner lip ( up and down) has discoloration. It looks really bad. my lips have gotten dark and patch on inner lips are more visible. how do i treat this. should i consult dermatologist or are there home remedies or over the counter medicines to take care of this.
i have been smoking for 6 years and recently quit. My inner lip ( up and down) has discoloration. It looks really bad. my lips have gotten dark and patch on inner lips are more visible. how do i treat this. should i consult dermatologist or are there home remedies or over the counter medicines to take care of this.
Brief Answer:
Might be having Leukoplekia,consult oral surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting query.
From your history and seeing photo of your lesion it clearly indicates that this is not normal discoloration of chronic smoking.
It requires evaluation of your care.
Raised patch on outer lip might give some doubt about growth on the part, called Leukoplekia.
This can be per-cancerous lesion.
You may require biopsy to rule out any growth.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Meanwhile do Feel fresh liquid gargles daily.
Now never start smoking.
I hope, I answered your query.
If you have further query or clarification, please write back.
I wish you good health.
Dr. Ramesh Vachharajani, XXXXXXX
Might be having Leukoplekia,consult oral surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting query.
From your history and seeing photo of your lesion it clearly indicates that this is not normal discoloration of chronic smoking.
It requires evaluation of your care.
Raised patch on outer lip might give some doubt about growth on the part, called Leukoplekia.
This can be per-cancerous lesion.
You may require biopsy to rule out any growth.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Meanwhile do Feel fresh liquid gargles daily.
Now never start smoking.
I hope, I answered your query.
If you have further query or clarification, please write back.
I wish you good health.
Dr. Ramesh Vachharajani, XXXXXXX
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