Directory of Hairy Leukoplakia Resources

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Hairy leukoplakia is characterized by a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It occurs in immunodeficient people, particularly in HIV infection. The cause of the condition is an opportunistic infection by the Epstein-Barr virus.

Resources in This Category

• Forum on HIV and Oral Health

  http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Oral/Archive/Leukoplakia/index.html
  Information resources on hairy leukoplakia (HK) and other oral conditions, including FAQs, from The Body.

• NHS Choices: Leukoplakia

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Leukoplakia/Pages/Introduction.aspx
  Information on this condition and its more aggressive form, hairy leukoplakia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment.

• Patient UK: Leukoplakia

  http://patient.info/doctor/leukoplakia-pro
  Provides information on this condition and on hairy leukoplakia, including its epidemiology, presentation, investigation, management and prognosis.

 

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