Is leukoplakia contagious

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Grandma's hand grew a white spot, has been for several years, from the beginning of a small to now slowly expanded, I do not know whether it will be infected, later went to the hospital after treatment improved, let's talk about the white spot disease infection.

Is leukoplakia contagious

First: leukoplakia is not infectious, leukoplakia is due to local melanin significantly reduced or missing caused by skin, mucous membrane and hair pigment loss changes, does not have pathogens, so leukoplakia is not infectious. But there is a certain genetic probability, but more related to the environment, such as life, diet and many other aspects.

Second: the occurrence of leukoplakia is not caused by infectious pathogenic factors (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, spirochetes, etc.) and does not have pathogens. It is a non infectious disease caused by a variety of factors. Therefore, leukoplakia is not infectious and belongs to non infectious disease. Direct contact with leukoplakia patients will not lead to the occurrence of the disease.

Third: infection refers to a parasitic process in the human body after the pathogen invades the human body. The main condition of infection is pathogen. Leukoplakia is due to local skin melanin metabolism disorder caused by decolorization changes, does not have pathogens, no source of infection, therefore, leukoplakia is not infectious.

matters needing attention

Early treatment of leukoplakia is the best period, so patients with leukoplakia should pay attention to the treatment, as soon as possible to choose a regular specialist hospital for examination, according to the etiology and condition of the development of appropriate treatment, targeted treatment, but also pay attention to adhere to the treatment.