SKIN BY ANY NAME
Q: Is the skin in my mouth less susceptible to disease than the rest of my skin?
A: Essentially, skin is skin, whether it’s in your mouth or on your arm. Therefore, the skin in your mouth is also vulnerable to skin issues. For instance, a rash in the mouth may be related to a rash on another part of your body. In some cases, a rash related to some medical disorder may first appear in the mouth and your dentist may be the first health-care professional to detect and diagnose a problem.
Dentists are trained to perform head and neck cancer checks. If a lesion is on the skin on the outside, generally a referral to a dermatologist is made. If the lesion is inside, then a referral to an oral surgeon is likely made.
Dermatologists and oral surgeons are trained to identify and remove skin lesions. Your lips, because of their tenderness and unprotected position on the face, are a common location for skin cancer.
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