Symptoms Of Leukoplakia To Watch Out For

Red Spots

Red spots do occasionally occur in leukoplakia patients, but this symptom is exceedingly rare. If you have the aforementioned gray and white patches along with redness, it's important to contact a health professional as soon as possible, as red spots could be a sign of oral cancer. Patches with redness are a much greater cause for concern than patches without them.

Leukoplakia is most commonly seen in smokers, and the same is true of the redness. However, smokers are also more likely to develop cancer, so this shouldn't be considered a mild symptom if you smoke. You might even see redness if you're dealing with any inflammation or long-term alcohol use that causes irritation. Alternatively, frequent injuries to your mouth caused by biting your lips or cheek might present with redness.

Keep reading for more on the different symptoms of leukoplakia.