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Can the bumpy spot on my tongue become dangerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have found this spot on my tongue for the past seven months and for the most part, has not really changed. No symptoms, but can sometimes feel the bumps when I run my finger over it. Does this look like it is a frictional problem or something worse? I am guessing friction based on w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question and understand your concern. As per your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it does not look like any severe problem. This could be the friction or irritational in nature due to a sharp tooth edge. This lesion ... Read Full »
What causes white spots on the tongue?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some white spot on my tongue. I researched on the internet and it looks like white oral cancer lesion. Any of your thoughts will be appreciable. I have attached the pictures for your reference. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most often these types of lesions (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are from frictional keratosis that is a soft tissue becomes tough and white due to continuous friction over time. If you were to go and see an oral surgeon for evaluation and possible bio... Read Full »
What is the reason for thickening of skin on the toe?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed thickening of the skin on the right toe which is a little darker than the rest of the skin. There is no irritation, or any other issue. I have been applying moisturizer to keep it softer. What are the cause and remedy? I am a diabetic aged 52 years and diabetes is under... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For how many months you have noticed this? Do you have similar lesions anywhere else like knuckle or neck? Possibilities are frictional hyperkeratosis or acanthosis nigricans. Most likely it is frictional hyperkeratosis, which could be friction from the footwear since i... Read Full »
I have noticed white lines and dots surrounding my wisdom teeth. Do I need to remove it?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask you about my wisdom teeth and the white spots around them. Approximately three to four months ago, I found white dots and lines around my wisdom teeth, which got slightly bigger. Do you know what it is? Could it be cancer? I am 24 years old and have had a habit of exces... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope I can lessen your discomfort. Based on the clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), left side involvement appears to be a little problematic, but X-rays show no cancerous involvement. Therefore, I would suggest that there is no ... Read Full »
Can misaligned teeth cause hyperkeratinization of the cheek?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has been worrying about some areas in his mouth. He is a non-smoker and has a missing third molar on the bottom and upper two molars on top of the side where the lines are located. He has spots in the mouth due to misaligned teeth. This started happening when he had his upper ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Those lines are not at all dangerous. Do not worry. They are hyperkeratinization lines that occur due to constant irritation by the movement of teeth against the cheeks while chewing. The exact contact point becomes thick and usually take such whitish color due to hi... Read Full »