What characterizes Snuff Keratosis (Snuff Dipper's Patch)?

Snuff Keratosis, commonly known as Snuff Dipper's Patch, is characterized by a wrinkled, corrugated texture of the mucosa, typically found in the vestibule of the mouth where snuff or chewing tobacco is placed. This condition arises due to the irritant effects of the tobacco on the oral mucosa, leading to hyperkeratosis, which manifests as the distinct wrinkled or corrugated appearance. The texture change is a response to irritation, differentiating it from other conditions that may present with white patches or lesions.

While white patches on the tongue may suggest other oral conditions or white lesions caused by various pathologies, they do not accurately describe Snuff Keratosis. Red lesions with bleeding could indicate inflammation or other localized infections, which are not characteristic features of Snuff Dipper's Patch. Likewise, discoloration of teeth may occur due to tobacco use but is not a defining feature of the keratosis itself. The focus of Snuff Keratosis is on the altered texture of the mucosa, making the wrinkled and corrugated texture the defining characteristic of this condition.