What Causes Thickening Of The Skin In The Roof Of The Mouth?

Posted on Sun, 5 Apr 2015

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Sun, 5 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

Few days ago i found thickening of the skin or few lines on the roof of my mouth.
they are not itchy but I am feeling a scratch like feeling. Is there any series problem? i need to worry?
or is this common?
See the attached capture image

Please advise, what will be the next actions i need to do?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,

I have seen the picture you posted.
There is nothing wrong with you. What you have seen is perfectly normal.

The hard palate is never smooth and is always wrinkled.
The picture you posted is that of a completely normal palate.

Do not worry,
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi (MS ENT)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (37 minutes later)

Thanks for your response,
I was reading over the internet that it is one of the symptom of oral/mouth cancer.
(A lump or thickening of the skin or lining of your mouth.)
I also have "scratch like feeling and pain" on this, what should i do cure this? please advise.

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need for any treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your palate is absolutely normal, there is no need for any treatment.

As I already told you , the palate is not smooth and uniform.

The front part of the hard palate is rough with ridges.

dont worry,
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori godhi.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E