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Leukoplakia - Prevention

Alternative Names

Hairy leukoplakia; Smoker's keratosis

Prevention:

Minimize or stop smoking or other tobacco use. Have rough teeth treated and dental appliances repaired promptly.

Safer sexual practices minimize the risk of contracting sexually-transmitted diseases, including HIV.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/5/2007
  • David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (9/11/2006).
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