Having a mustache might lower a person’s risk of developing a specific kind of pre-cancerous lesion on the lower lip known as actinic keratosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of ...

"For white lesions occurring in the lip, diode laser surgery allows for meticulous treatment and helps prevent cosmetic complications while providing effective and safe recovery," wrote the group, led ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 3-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with dehydration caused by poor oral intake ...

Injecting nivolumab (Opdivo) directly into precancerous oral lesions led to reduction in lesion size and allowed some patients to avoid surgery, according to research from a phase I clinical trial ...

Precancerous oral lesions can progress to oral cancer and are typically ablated or surgically removed as a preventive measure ...

Rash on palms and arms and blister on lower lip A 28-year-old woman presents with a burning rash on her palms and arms. The rash appeared abruptly two days earlier along with numerous flat, ...

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is condition that affects the vermilion border of the lower lip due to sun exposure It is characterized by dryness and thickening of lips. A complete cure from AC can be ...

The patient’s lesion was punctured and expressed copious pus. He was placed on treatment with cephalexin; on follow-up examination 1 week later, the site had fully resolved. Stephen Schleicher, MD, is ...

Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...