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2. Leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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   Leukoplakia located on the floor of the mouth, the posterior and lateral tongue, and the retromolar areas (the region behind the wisdom teeth) have higher risk, whereas white patches in areas such as the top surface of the tongue and the hard palate do not have significant risk. [3]

3. Oral candidiasis - Wikipedia

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   The most common appearance of hyperplastic candidiasis is a persistent white plaque that does not rub off. The lesion may be rough or nodular in texture. [ 10 ] Hyperplastic candidiasis is uncommon, accounting for about 5% of oral candidiasis cases, [ 8 ] and is usually chronic and found in adults.

4. Hairy leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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   Hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs usually in persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).

5. 'COVID Tongue' Is Definitely a Thing—Here's What It Is and ...

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   Here's what doctors want you to know about COVID tongue sores, the mysterious white coating and how long it'll last. ... Plaque-like smooth areas signifying loss of the papillae or taste buds (for ...

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   This multi-tasking rinse will address many issues at once: bad breath, gingivitis plaque, and gum disease with the active ingredient sodium fluoride. Plus, it’s alcohol-free, so you won’t have ...

7. Herpetic gingivostomatitis - Wikipedia

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   Oral candidiasis: Also known as thrush, herpetic gingivostomatitis can often be differentiated from these microorganism/bacterial causing white plaques on the palate, buccal mucosa, tongue, oropharynx etc. [16] Apthous stomatitis: They are commonly known as apthous ulcers, and are characterized by grey membranes and peripheral erythema.

8. Lichen planus - Wikipedia

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   Lichen planus may be categorized as affecting mucosal or cutaneous surfaces.. Cutaneous forms are those affecting the skin, scalp, and nails. [10] [11] [12]Mucosal forms are those affecting the lining of the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, anus), larynx, and other mucosal surfaces including the genitals, peritoneum, ears, nose, bladder and conjunctiva of the eyes.

9. Oral mucosa - Wikipedia

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   Frictional keratosis: This typically presents as white plaques on the oral mucosa due to mechanical trauma. When the cause of frictional keratosis is removed the white patch may resolve. Hyperplastic reactive lesions or nodular swellings: These occur in the oral mucosa due to low grade inflammation or trauma. They develop where the mucosa is ...