Leukoplakia

Updated November 2, 2020

White patches on mucosal surfaces, increased risk for squamous cell cancer at margins. No clear “cause” other than irritants such as alcohol, tobacco, but can occur “idiopathically”. Hairy form is caused by Epstein Barr and supressed with antivirals such as Acyclovir.

Different from thrush (candida) and lichen planus (white as well).