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Can Hairs On Tongue Be Related To Follicle Growth?

I know this sounds nuts but I think I have hair growing on my tongue, I know I have read about it on medication before but I wasn't taking anything when this started, what do I do and is it possible or could it bee that the follicles on one area of my tongue just so happen to be a lot longer then the others and brown ?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hairy tongue would be most possible diagnosis for the symptoms described ,which is usually harmless.It is due to the dead cells of the papillae on the surface of your tongue which has the taste buds.Usually resolves on its own.

I would advice you to continue practicing good oral hygiene and stop using products like tobacco if you use. Brush your tongue with a soft bristled brush to remove dead cells, bacteria and food debris.
Rinse your mouth regularly before and after eating with water or a mild mouth wash.

Visit your local dentist and have it evaluated.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Can Hairs On Tongue Be Related To Follicle Growth?

Thanks for Using Health Care Magic. Read your query. Hairy tongue would be most possible diagnosis for the symptoms described ,which is usually harmless.It is due to the dead cells of the papillae on the surface of your tongue which has the taste buds.Usually resolves on its own. I would advice you to continue practicing good oral hygiene and stop using products like tobacco if you use. Brush your tongue with a soft bristled brush to remove dead cells, bacteria and food debris. Rinse your mouth regularly before and after eating with water or a mild mouth wash. Visit your local dentist and have it evaluated. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.