What is leukoplakia?
Leukoplakia is a white patch that some people get on the inside of their mouth. The patch doesn’t come off if gently rubbed. People who use tobacco and alcohol often get leukoplakia. In about 20% of cases, it is precancerous, which means it leads to cancer. If a doctor or dentist finds this lesion in the oral cavity, it should be checked by a doctor who treats people with oral cancer.
