Snus lesions

[Nicadict]

I would say that's pretty much average useage. Most people don't have a problem but we are not all built the same. You may simply be more sensitive to using snus, or the salt content in snus, or wintergreen or the mint. Hard to tell at this point.

I guess you are right... If I end up not being able to quit, Ill reduce the number of portions I use each day

[Snusdog]

The irritation from snus is due to salt (drying the lip), Nicotine (absorbed by the lip) and abrasion (especially if the snus is a bit dry or a white portion......it can also be due to the oils certain brands use........a mint or cinnamon oil can irritate the skin).

For example, damp the skin on the back of your hand........put some salt on it........and then mildly rub it for the same amount of time that you keep a portion in.......my guess is you will have a red patch on your hand (and let me just add here before it becomes an issue....SHUT THE HELL UP PP....this is an educational illustration).......

That said your hand will be in no danger of contracting cancer.........the same holds true of snus........neither salt nor abrasion, nor nicotine are carcinogenic.

Move the snus around....... try a different flavor/brand.......make sure it is fresh (or re-hydrate it) and you will be fine


And Damn it Lx..........I saw my Doctor in Walmart today......and asked him for a price check on an item.......and he was clueless...........so thanks for that........

[Frosted]

Never had irritation from snus so I'm afraid I can't help. The only thing I can think of is that an ingredient such as a flavouring might be acting as an irritant.

[Nicadict]

Ill call my dentist tomorrow and try to get an appointment

[Frosted]

Oh, he'll just tell you to stop using snus.
I'd be trying a non flavoured snus, see if that helped, then if that didn't work, I'd stop using it.

[Nicadict]

The irritation from snus is due to salt (drying the lip), Nicotine (absorbed by the lip) and abrasion (especially if the snus is a bit dry or a white portion......it can also be due to the oils certain brands use........a mint or cinnamon oil can irritate the skin).

For example, damp the skin on the back of your hand........put some salt on it........and then mildly rub it for the same amount of time that you keep a portion in.......my guess is you will have a red patch on your hand (and let me just add here before it becomes an issue....SHUT THE HELL UP PP....this is an educational illustration).......

That said your hand will be in no danger of contracting cancer.........the same holds true of snus........neither salt nor abrasion, nor nicotine are carcinogenic.

Move the snus around....... try a different flavor/brand.......make sure it is fresh (or re-hydrate it) and you will be fine


And Damn it Lx..........I saw my Doctor in Walmart today......and asked him for a price check on an item.......and he was clueless...........so thanks for that........

Thanks thats a good explaination. I think snus gave me gingivitis though. I have a metallic taste in my mouth. Maybe i got some infection. Anyways we will see with the dentist

[Snusdog]

Thanks thats a good explaination. I think snus gave me gingivitis though. I have a metallic taste in my mouth. Maybe i got some infection. Anyways we will see with the dentist

Keep us posted mate

[Frosted]

It does actually sound as if you've got an infection of some sort.

[halocog]

Fricking General mint always does that to me. Any strong mint really. Regular stuff doesn't. I usually use ~20 portions per day, and mint is the only kind that gives me any sort of irritation.

[Nicadict]

Fricking General mint always does that to me. Any strong mint really. Regular stuff doesn't. I usually use ~20 portions per day, and mint is the only kind that gives me any sort of irritation.

For real? Yeah, then I'm cleary not the only one that is having that! I am at my third day off snus and it's just starting to heal. It really destroyed my gums and my inner lips. I'm so pissed we only have general snus available in Canada.

[Zsnus]

Snus lesion

Hi,

I have been using snus last 4 years. I have a small fingertip size lesion (or even smaller) white round area behind my lip which feels like lizard skin. Does this lesion disappear by time of quitting snus or do I have to be worried about it? It doesnt hurt/burn or anything.

[trebli]

Hi,

I have been using snus last 4 years. I have a small fingertip size lesion (or even smaller) white round area behind my lip which feels like lizard skin. Does this lesion disappear by time of quitting snus or do I have to be worried about it? It doesnt hurt/burn or anything.

Welcome to Snuson.

I wish I had some advice for you, but I don't. I began snusing in 2005 and I've never seen anything like that.

[alopezg1]

that may be Leukoplakia which i think is harmless enough and should dissapear if you can put your snus somewhere else for a while - somewhere is else in your mouth

[Zsnus]

that may be Leukoplakia which i think is harmless enough and should dissapear if you can put your snus somewhere else for a while - somewhere is else in your mouth

I just actually found it like 3 weeks ago, since it i quited snusing. Any clue how long is while?

[alopezg1]

no sorry never had it myself