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What Causes Red Patches On The Roof Of My Mouth?

Posted on Wed, 7 May 2014

Question: I have 2 separate red patches (painless) on the roof of my mouth towards the back. The patches have a yellowish surround. One has been there 2 weeks, the other appeared this week.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Erythroplakia Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like erythroplakia, a condition characterized by development of reddish plaque in oral cavity. Although it is a benign condition but rarely can become malignant. You can apply a mild steroid oral paste. This will give some symptomatic relief. Better get a biopsy done to rule out malignancy. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX Thank you very much for your reply, I will make an appointment with my GP as soon as possible as obviously this is of some concern to me. In the mean time, is there a particular steroid cream I should ask for by name at a chemist or would this only be available on prescription? Thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer: Triamcinolone gel Detailed Answer: Hello You can try for triamcinolone oral paste. It is usually available over the counter as an anti ulcer gel. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj