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Leukoplakia

A white patch lesion found on a MUCOUS MEMBRANE that cannot be scraped off. Leukoplakia is generally considered a precancerous condition, however its appearance may also result from a variety of HEREDITARY DISEASES.
Also Known As:
Leukokeratosis; Leukoplakic Lesions; Lesion, Leukoplakic; Lesions, Leukoplakic; Leukokeratoses; Leukoplakias; Leukoplakic Lesion
Networked: 921 relevant articles (47 outcomes, 172 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Oral Leukoplakia
2. Mouth Neoplasms (Oral Cancer)
3. Lichen Planus (Lichen Ruber Planus)
4. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
5. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)

Experts

1. Roy, Bidyut: 12 articles (01/2016 - 05/2003)
2. Lee, Yun-Shien: 6 articles (06/2021 - 08/2009)
3. Yang, Shih-Wei: 6 articles (06/2021 - 08/2009)
4. Yang, Yue: 6 articles (01/2021 - 11/2016)
5. Majumder, Mousumi: 6 articles (11/2015 - 09/2005)
6. Sikdar, Nilabja: 6 articles (11/2007 - 05/2003)
7. Warnakulasuriya, Saman: 5 articles (07/2021 - 01/2003)
8. Wu, Haitao: 5 articles (01/2021 - 09/2017)
9. Zhou, Jian: 5 articles (01/2021 - 12/2013)
10. Datta, Sayantan: 5 articles (01/2016 - 11/2007)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Leukoplakia:
1. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
2. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA
3. beta Carotene (Betacarotene)FDA Link
4. AcidsIBA
5. Isotretinoin (Accutane)FDA LinkGeneric
6. retinamideIBA
7. Photosensitizing Agents (Photosensitizers)IBA
8. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
9. TeaIBA
10. Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Semiconductor Lasers
3. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)
4. Gas Lasers
5. Laser Therapy (Surgery, Laser)