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Medical Conditions - Hyperkeratosis

Hyperkeratosis is a condition where thickening of the outer skin layer occurs on the skin. It often occurs due to excessive pressure, inflammation, or skin irritation. There is no cure for this condition. Rubbing emollients in the skin can help to treat them.

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Are scrapeable white lines in mouth signs of leukoplakia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not at all a type of leukoplakia as seen in the picture.

I have a painless red bump on my scrotum. What could be the cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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My husband has some spots in the mouth due to misaligned teeth. Is it something dangerous?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Those lines are not at all dangerous. Do not worry.

Kindly tell me whether the symptom-less spot on one side of tongue is normal or not.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is not even traumatic ulcer. It is simply hyperkeratinized epithelium. That means it is normal tissue which is bearing some sort of stress.

What are the whitish purple lines under my tongue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can understand your concern.

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