What Is Leukoplakia?
5. What Happens Without Treatment?
With mild cases of leukoplakia, the condition will go away on its own. Even in cases of oral hairy leukoplakia, the patch itself is harmless and will resolve without medical intervention. However, in most cases, you may need to alter your dietary habits to allow the spots to heal.
In more severe cases, the patches will not heal on their own. If left untreated, you may develop more growths and further irritation or sensitivity. When the condition does not resolve by itself, a doctor may prescribe oral medications, a biopsy or surgery to remove the patches.
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