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What Causes Black Blotches On The Tongue ?

um i have black blotches on my toungue, no pain and no hair ,,,im not sure if this is something to worry about? wat are the stages of hairy black tounge? Is it possible to get toungue pigmentation from very hot food? chenai
Wed, 1 Feb 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
it may be geographical tongue.
its asymptomatic condition
hot and spicy food may increase it
it is normal condition and will recover its own
u need to take folic acid tab only
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Dentist Dr. Vishal Jain's  Response
Hi,

This may be just the normal pigmentation on the tongue.
Nothing to worry about, just keep a check on it,
Pigmentation may change its place again and again, this is called geographic tongue which is normal..
if pain, swelling, hairs and bad taste appear then consult physician.

Dr. Vishal Jain.
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What Causes Black Blotches On The Tongue ?

hi it may be geographical tongue. its asymptomatic condition hot and spicy food may increase it it is normal condition and will recover its own u need to take folic acid tab only