Dry, sand paper like feeling inside the cheeks. Spreading with no pain, swelling, white patches. What could it be?
Patient: Hi doctor, Could you, please, tell me what is the reason that inside my cheeks, especially the left side feeling like dry sand paper? I don t smoke , no STDs , don t drink. It seems like it is spreading slowly, but there is no pain, no swolling, no blisters or white patches . Just seems like the wetness of the tissue is gone. Please, help understand what can it be. thank you for possible help... Doctor: Hello,Thanks for choosing hcm forum.Dryness of cheeks may be due to-xerostomia,diabetes,salivary gland disorders,oral lesions like lichen planus,oral submucous fibrosis.I would suggest you to get a thorough clinical evaluation done.Salivary substitutes has to be administered.Take plenty of fluids as well as nutritious diet including fruits and leafy vegetables to keep yourself nourished.Maintain oral hygiene well.Avoid anxiety and stress.Take vitamin becosules as well as iron supplements.Hope this helps.