tobacco melanosis Figure 3 from Oral Smokers melanosis . Oral pigmentation

Smokers melanosis . Oral pigmentation seen in heavy smokers . Investigations have shown ability of melanin to bind to noxious substances. . Exposure to polycyclic amines ( Nicotine & benzpyrene) has shown tobacco induced melanosis on dorsal surface of the tongue Download Scientific Diagram COM August 2004 Diagnosis UW School of Dentistry Dental Smoker's Melanosis Benign oral mucosal pigmentation seen in smokers Due to increased melanin production, not melanocyte number Clinical Diffuse brown macules patches Usually flat, irregular

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