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What Is This Black Spot On My Tongue ?

I have black spots on my tongue, what could it be? I m 15 don t smoke it doesn t bleed and there s no pain. I m also of African descent if that helps. They ve been there for as long as I can remember.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum,
Black spots on the tongue are common in certain individuals. They are mere pigmentation over the tongue and does not cause any problem.
Take care

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
it may be due to vitamin or folic acid deficiency
generally it does not create any major problem.
you should take more green veg and fruits
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What Is This Black Spot On My Tongue ?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum, Black spots on the tongue are common in certain individuals. They are mere pigmentation over the tongue and does not cause any problem. Take care Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar