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Oral Leukoplakia

A white patch seen on the oral mucosa. It is considered a premalignant condition and is often tobacco-induced. When evidence of Epstein-Barr virus is present, the condition is called hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY).
Also Known As:
Leukoplakia, Oral; Leukokeratosis, Oral; Keratoses, Oral; Leukokeratoses, Oral; Leukoplakias, Oral; Oral Keratoses; Oral Keratosis; Oral Leukokeratoses; Oral Leukokeratosis; Oral Leukoplakias; Keratosis, Oral
Networked: 745 relevant articles (46 outcomes, 248 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Oral Lichen Planus
2. Neoplasms (Cancer)
3. Mouth Neoplasms (Oral Cancer)
4. Leukoplakia
5. Carcinoma (Carcinomatosis)

Experts

1. Warnakulasuriya, Saman: 9 articles (01/2022 - 10/2005)
2. Chen, Hsin-Ming: 8 articles (09/2019 - 08/2005)
3. Chen, Qianming: 7 articles (09/2022 - 09/2008)
4. Zeng, Xin: 7 articles (09/2022 - 08/2009)
5. Shi, Linjun: 7 articles (12/2021 - 01/2015)
6. Liu, Wei: 7 articles (10/2021 - 03/2012)
7. Chiang, Chun-Pin: 7 articles (07/2021 - 08/2005)
8. Yu, Chuan-Hang: 7 articles (09/2015 - 08/2005)
9. Farah, Camile S: 6 articles (07/2022 - 06/2019)
10. Lee, Yun-Shien: 6 articles (01/2021 - 08/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Oral Leukoplakia:
1. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
2. beta Carotene (Betacarotene)FDA Link
3. RetinoidsIBA
4. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA
5. LycopeneIBA
6. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
7. FenretinideIBA
8. Isotretinoin (Accutane)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
10. AcidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)
3. Chemoprevention
4. Solid-State Lasers
5. Gas Lasers