Patient's question:
Upon waking up, I noticed several small white blisters on my son's lower lip, which weren't there yesterday! Our home is heated by a firebed. Could it have been triggered by the heat? The child is breastfed, and I wonder if it's because I've been having some stomach issues lately, and he's been drinking my milk...Doctor's answer:
Oral mucosal leukoplakia, local irritants play a major role in the development of leukoplakia, and smoking is a common cause. Other irritants such as alcohol, vinegar, spicy foods, hot drinks, poor dental restorations, residual roots, and residual crowns can also lead to leukoplakia. Additionally, it is believed to be a precancerous condition of the oral mucosa, and it is recommended to undergo a systematic and thorough examination at an oral hospital.First, remove the local irritants and take oral vitamin A or retinoic acid. Fish oil can be applied to the leukoplakia for long-term use. If it does not heal after prolonged treatment, does not fade, or if cracks, ulcers, or hardening of the base occur in the leukoplakia area, surgical excision should be performed as soon as possible. Generally, the condition does not recur after surgery.