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Oral hairy leukoplakia itself doesn't usually need treatment. There are no other
symptoms. But, it may mean your healthcare provider needs to take a closer look at your
HIV treatment to help boost your immunity. In some cases, your healthcare provider may
prescribe an antiviral drug.

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Removal of leukoplakia patches. Patches may be removed using a scalpel, a laser or an extremely cold probe that
freezes and destroys cancer cells (cryoprobe).

Follow-up visits to check the area. Once you've had leukoplakia, recurrences are common.

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Direct treatment of oral hairy leukoplakia with antivirals usually is not necessary. Systemic antiviral therapy usually
achieves resolution of the lesion within 1-2 weeks of therapy. Oral therapy with acyclovir requires high doses (800
mg 5 times per day) to achieve therapeutic levels. Jun 11, 2021

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Hairy Leukoplakia Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Consultations, Diet

Jun 11, 2021 — Topical therapy with retinoic acid (tretinoin) has been reported to resolve hairy leukoplakia. Retinoic
acids are known to inhibit EBV ...

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Treatment of Oral Hairy Leukoplakia With Podophyllin

by M Sanchez · 1992 · Cited by 13 — Patients may seek treatment because of discomfort or unsightly
appearance.Treatment with acyclovir, desciclovir, ganciclovir, zidovudine, and topical tretinoin ...

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Critical review of topical management of oral hairy leukoplakia - PMC - NCBI

by CB Brasileiro · 2014 · Cited by 38 — A combined topical therapy of 25% podophyllin and 5% acyclovir cream is
effective, demonstrating fast healing without recurrence. In this case, additional ...

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by M Rathee · 2021 · Cited by 6 — Oral treatment with antiviral medication such as acyclovir needs to be given in a
high dosage of about 4000 mg per day in divided dosages for at ...

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Leukoplakia - Diagnosis and treatment

Mar 6, 2018 — Treating hairy leukoplakia · Medication. You may take a pill that affects your whole system (systemic
medication), such as antiviral medications.

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Leukoplakia: Causes, Symptoms, Management & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

Aug 5, 2020 — How is leukoplakia treated? · Stop using tobacco and alcohol. · Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
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A new topical treatment protocol for oral hairy leukoplakia

by MDG Moura · 2010 · Cited by 31 — Topical drugs used to treat OHL include 25% podophyllin resin (P), 2%
gentian violet, 5% acyclovir cream (ACV), and the combination of P and ACV (PA).9, 12, 13, ...

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Oral hairy leukoplakia

Oral hairy leukoplakia is not cured by treatment. It may resolve spontaneously. OHL does not progress to oral cancer.

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Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Oral hairy leukoplakia itself doesn't often need treatment if there are no other symptoms. But it may mean your
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