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What Causes White Creamy Layer On Tongue?

why do i still get spots at 23? Adult male UK. Also concern of mine is i always get a build of of a white creamy layer on my tongue, i use tongue scraper but cant reach back of tongue, i also have small red spots at back. Is this linked with my skin too?
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the white layer over the tongue seems to be due to yeast infection known as Oral Thrush and the cause can be intake of antibiotics, steroids and birth control pills, dry mouth, diabetes, poor immunity etc..
Red spots at the back of tongue seems to be inflamed circumvallate papillae that contains taste buds and it is also occurring secondary to infection.

You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and if thrush is confirmed he can advise you to take anti fungals like Nystatin mouthwash, clotrimazole lozenges and taking ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic..
In case if it does not improve in 2 weeks oral antifungals like fluconazole ,itraconazole can be advised..
For red spots you can do warm saline gargles and suck ice pops..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes White Creamy Layer On Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the white layer over the tongue seems to be due to yeast infection known as Oral Thrush and the cause can be intake of antibiotics, steroids and birth control pills, dry mouth, diabetes, poor immunity etc.. Red spots at the back of tongue seems to be inflamed circumvallate papillae that contains taste buds and it is also occurring secondary to infection. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and if thrush is confirmed he can advise you to take anti fungals like Nystatin mouthwash, clotrimazole lozenges and taking ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic.. In case if it does not improve in 2 weeks oral antifungals like fluconazole ,itraconazole can be advised.. For red spots you can do warm saline gargles and suck ice pops.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.