I have some burn like injury on my inner cheek. What is it?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have a small section of skin starting from the bottom of my inner gum to halfway up the flappy skin piece on the lower part of the tongue. It appears as if it is just a normal burn from some hot food or drink, though I do not recall ever burning myself. It occurred sometime between two days, which also happened to be a period in which I had diarrhea and no appetite. It is not super red and seems normal in color, has dead white skin on the surface that I can easily rub off with my finger. My primary concern is that there is more pain than I usually have from a burn, especially while chewing. There has been minimal oral sex within the past month, and neither she nor I have had any sexual relations with anyone else.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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It may be some ulcer or to cheek cut (attachment removed to protect patient identity). We cannot say anything until you visit a nearby dentist. Maybe you have a drinking habit that can cause such skin cuts. Do not rub it as it may cause serious injury. Also, avoid eating from that particular side for a few days. Use honey over it for better results, but the last option is to visit a dentist to rule out the primary cause and the characteristics of the lesion. Avoid spicy food and follow a healthy diet. Avoid smoking too and clean your mouth twice daily. Look for any sharp tooth that can cause injury to the gum. Use Benzalkonium chloride and Lignocaine for curing or anti-ulcerative gel that is available in your country. The dentist may ask you for a biopsy or will just prescribe medicine like gum paint to cure it. Also, tell me if you have been cured of this in three days.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.