HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Skin Tag In The Back Of Mouth?

I discovered a little piece of skin in the back of my mouth on my left side.It doesn't hurt or anything but it isn't going away either. I can wiggle it with my tongue. It started out being pink but today it was lighter in color! Should I be concerned?
Thu, 19 May 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a small piece of skin that is painless can be due to TISSUE HYPERPLASIA and happens commonly due to trauma to the mucosa in that region by either cheek bite or due to injury by harp edges of tooth and can lead to overgrowth of the mucosa as well as fibrous tissue leading to formation of Oral Fibroma..
It can also be due to inflamed minor salivary gland in that region as a result of trauma..

You need not to worry and consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case of fibroma a minor surgical process to remove the growth can be done under local anesthesia which can be further send for boipsy..
In case of inflamed salivary gland taking antibiotics like amoxicillin and salt water rinses can relieve..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Skin Tag In The Back Of Mouth?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a small piece of skin that is painless can be due to TISSUE HYPERPLASIA and happens commonly due to trauma to the mucosa in that region by either cheek bite or due to injury by harp edges of tooth and can lead to overgrowth of the mucosa as well as fibrous tissue leading to formation of Oral Fibroma.. It can also be due to inflamed minor salivary gland in that region as a result of trauma.. You need not to worry and consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case of fibroma a minor surgical process to remove the growth can be done under local anesthesia which can be further send for boipsy.. In case of inflamed salivary gland taking antibiotics like amoxicillin and salt water rinses can relieve.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..