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Frequent reoccuring black marks in cheeks. Treatment?

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I'm getting frequent black marks on the inside of my cheeks
they are not painful but have been occurring a few times a month for the last 6 months or so.
i can break them open and it will bleed and heal quickly then go away

some possible reasons i can think of is i have had a noticeable change in the margins between a couple of my teeth maybe Im creating too much suction trying to dislodge food (dont think its tis)
I take pain medication frequently for my knees and feet sometimes i leave the pills in my mouth before i get to something to drink maybe its like an aspirin burn? I don't think its this either because i used to stick the pills under my tongue to absorb faster and didn't have this issue.

My fear is its a major digestive track issue or worse
What are some of the causes is there concern of some major health risk

Please let me know thanks
MC

Category: Dermatologist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
Do you at present, have the black marks on your cheeks? Will you be able to upload it for me to review?
It could be indicative of a bleeding disorder or can happen due to repeated trauma to the cheeks.
A picture will give a much better idea.
Regards.


Patient replied :

Attached are the requested pictures
Please advise your thoughts
thank you


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello

Thanks for posting your query.

I can understand your concern.

You seem to be having a lesion which arises the suspicion of a melanoma. But it's difficult to confirm it without doing a biopsy.

I would recommend that you consult your dermatologist who can examine it thoroughly n do a biopsy.

Please let me know if you have any queries.


Regards.

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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