Clinical term
leukoplakia
A white (or red) patch in the mouth that cannot be wiped away and has no other clear cause. It is a potentially precancerous change and needs assessment.
Also called: erythroplakia
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideLeukoplakia and Red Patches
Where we discuss leukoplakia
- White Patches in Mouth: Leukoplakia Causes and Risks
- Red Patches Inside the Mouth: Understanding Erythroplakia Risks
- Oral Thrush Versus Leukoplakia: Differences and Diagnosis Methods
- Oral Hairy Leukoplakia: Symptoms, Causes, and Immune Testing
- Diagnosing Oral Leukoplakia with Vital Tissue Biopsy
- Leukoplakia and Red Patches
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