Inside Lips

The inner lip exam is particularly important in users of smokeless tobacco because precancerous lesions and cancer occur in these areas where users hold their tobacco.

  1. Fold the upper lip up and lower lip down to see the inner aspect of the lips
  2. Mucosa should be smooth, pink, and moist.
  3. Ulcerations and white patches are cause for concern.

Upper Lip

Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD

Lower Lip

Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD