Where can I go on the 'net to get a diagnosis for a daily oral skin peeling problem that I've had for a LOOOONG time?

[CZroe]

I need a diagnoses. I've searched the regular sites (WebMD, Google, etc) but I can't turn up anything. I have no insurance and the problem doesn't bother me enough to shell out the cash to see a doctor about it, but grossed-out friends say that I should find out what's going on now, so I need an Internet resource that can help me identify the problem. This problem may have been going on for over a year now. The skin in my mouth sheds daily, usually up to three times a day. It went away for a few months but it is now back with a vengance. It usually happens when I'm waking up, after I brush my teeth, or when my mouth gets really dry or even when I've just had something to drink. I usually detect it happening by a small film of the slimy skin getting between my teeth and making them "stick." Then the skin just seems to turn to mush (Like a sheet of mucus) as it separates from the walls of skin lining the inside of my mouth. The top layer of the skin peels off in large sheets, even with slight touching or soft pushing of my tounge. When lightly wiped (Not rubbed, no pressure is required) with a dark-colored rag, I see sheets of skin covering it! Afterwards, everything seems normal. No soft skin, no pieces of skin dangling from the walls, nothing. Like a clean shed. Until a few hours later when it happens again! I have no idea how my mouth is able to keep up in order to replace the lost skin fast enough but somehow it does! A little help?

 

[AU Tiger]

Never heard of anyhing like that. I have heard of people having peeling gums from a reaction to tartar control toothpaste.

 

[Renob]

Dude your CRAZY go to see a doctor NOW.

 

[LastRide]

You should go see the Doc. and see whats happening.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: LastRide
You should go see the Doc. and see whats happening.

Yeah, go see the doctor.

 

[CZroe]

The lack of info on the Internet makes it seem as if this is something not seen before. Maybe THEY'LL pay to see ME! (Wishfull thinking)

A few more things:
For some reason, the gums seem to be exempt from the peeling.
Though my twin brother (Who doesn't have this problem, so it's not genetic) swears it's diet related, I say that it can't be. I've gone without food on a few 10-12 day "fastings" in the last year and the problem did not go away.
I did have a problem with a clear blister on the inside of my upper lip that would fill with saliva or some clear liquid. When popped (REQUIRED a needle), a saliva-like liquid would release and it would seal over and fill back up within minutes. I think it was a clogged "spit gland" because when I dried the area with a paper towel I could see a pattern of wet "drops" appear over the rest of the lip where saliva was excreted. I think I'm becoming a biologist I don't know why "popping" it wouldn't unclog it for long but I still think that that is what it was.

 

[richardycc]

You don't happen to use Colgate 2 in 1 tartar control or Aquafresh whitening toothpaste, do you? if not, see they list PVM/MA co-polymer in the ingredient. I know exactly what you are talking about, I think it is your toothpaste.

rich

 

[CZroe]

I switch often. I used something from Colgate last, and I know I have gone through a tube of that stuff at some point. I HATE Tartar Control *gells* because they leave a nasty taste in my mouth, but I think most of my toothpaste has Tartar Control ingredients. I'm currently using Arm and Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Tartar Control toothpaste (2nd tube). I don't see any "PVM/MA co-polymer" mentioned but it does seem to have a bigger effect than other toothpaste brands/types I've used. I almost always "shed" right after brushing with this stuff, but then again later without brushing my teeth.

 

[Justin218]

My name is goldmember, I like gooooooooold. Hehe, sorry. I've never heard of anything like that but the tooth paste assumption might be correct somehow. I'm no doctor nor do I plan to be one

 

[her209]

Sounds like a case of oral herpes....


hehehe... jk.

 

[CZroe]

Justin218: I assume you saw a new movie this weekend?

her209: Nah, I looked that up. Oral Herpes causes large "cold-sore" blisters on the outside of the mouth. My problem is nothing like that... Ah well...
Oh, and it's not "Oral Thrush" (A form of yeast infection) either. Just wanted to put that out there

 

[cavingjan]

I would bring this issue up with your dentist and go from there. If toothpaste is affecting it, he(she) may have some idea what is going on.

 

[CZroe]

Noted. Last time I visited the dentist I wasn't having the problem and didn't expect it to come back. Thnx for the suggestions ppl. I'll be seeing a preofessional soon. Is there some sort of medical community forum I can ask about this in first?

 

[dribgnikcom]

CURE:

Stop eating Cap'n Crunch.