Leucoplakia

A whitish-grey patch of thickened or hardened skin inside the mouth or on the tongue; forms over a period of weeks as a reaction to a rough tooth, dentures, or hot cigarette smoke; feels rough and stiff, and may sting when hot, spicy food is eaten. Usually clears up within 3-4 weeks if cause is removed; if not, consult your medical doctor as there is a very small risk of such patches turning malignant.

Specific remedies to be taken 4 times daily for up to 14 days

• Lesions in cheek, made worse by chewing and biting Causticum 6c
• Rough patch on palate Phytolacca 6c
• Tongue stiff and difficult to stick out Hyoscyamus 6c
• Tongue affected, mouth dry and numb, tongue sticks to roof of mouth Nux mosch. 6c

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