Adults with white spots on the tongue are considered to be related to oral ulcers, thrush, lichen planus, leukokeratosis, etc., which can be treated by medication and surgery.
1. Mouth ulcers: may be due to oral mucosal injury or infection, will be manifested as white spots on the tongue, localized swelling, pain and other symptoms, when serious, it will affect normal eating and speaking, can be used locally ice boron powder, mouth ulcers and other drugs treatment.
2. Thrush: caused by the over proliferation of candida in the oropharynx, can lead to white patches in the patient’s mouth, causing white spots on the tongue, may also cause dry mouth, mild pain and burning sensation, you can take fluconazole tablets, mycotoxin tablets and other drugs.
3. Lichen planus: there is plaque type, white patches can be formed on the tongue. At present, the cause of lichen planus is not clear, may be related to endocrine, immunity, infection factors. You can apply 0.1% retinoic acid ointment locally or take betamethasone tablets or hydrocortisone acetate tablets orally.
4. White keratosis: mainly localized by long-term chronic stimulation, such as residual roots, crowns, bad restorations or smoking caused by the tongue with white spots. It is treated by surgery, cryotherapy or carbon dioxide laser.
Adults with white spots on the tongue have a variety of possible causes, and it is recommended that treatment and medication be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.