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Case Reports
. 2023 Jun 15;29(3).
doi: 10.5070/D329361430.

Smokeless tobacco keratosis

Curtis J Petruzzelli, Alison Varano  1 , Andrew Desrosiers, Eric W Hossler, Christen M Mowad
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Case Reports

Smokeless tobacco keratosis

Curtis J Petruzzelli et al. Dermatol Online J. .
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Abstract

Smokeless tobacco keratosis is a benign lesion characterized by the formation of white, gray, or pale macules or papules with wrinkling or rugae. It forms in the oral mucosa in response to the use of smokeless tobacco products. We present a 50-year-old man with an extensive history of smokeless tobacco use and development of the characteristic lesion. Shave biopsy showed typical changes of this benign condition and tobacco cessation was recommended.

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