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Erythroplakia is the scientific term for abnormal red patches that can form inside the mouth. Though not usually cancerous themselves, they are frequently precancerous and therefore have a high probability of turning into oral cancer one day.  

What causes erythroplakia? Are there different types, as with leukoplakia? And, does it ever go away on its own? 

Read on for the answers to these and five other questions...