Hairy tongue (lingua villosa) is a common condition caused by defective desquamation of the filiform papillae that results from a variety of precipitating factors.
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Hairy tongue is an uncommon, benign condition that is also known as black hairy tongue or lingua nigra.
Hairy tongue is a harmless condition in which the tongue looks hairy or furry. Its appearance can be worrisome. The disorder usually goes away with antibiotics.
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Hairy tongue, also known as black tongue, is a benign condition of elongation and staining of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the tongue surface.
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Reviewed last on: 2/12/2007
Alden J. Pearl, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Black hairy tongue - greater attention to oral hygiene; brushing the tongue every time the teeth are brushed; regular scraping of the tongue with a special tongue-scraper, often in conjunction with a mild bleaching solution; stopping smoking.
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Hairy tongue can also be caused by the overuse of some types of mouthwashes and smoking or the use of smokeless (spit) tobacco.
Common oral lesions include oral candidiasis (white plaques), canker sores and a hairy tongue (a hair-like appearance of the tongue). For expert diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions, seek the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Jefferson.
Possible causes of a hairy tongue:
AIDS
Antibiotic therapy
Drinking coffee
Dyes in drugs and food
Chronic medical conditions
Overuse of mouthwashes containing oxidizing or astringent agents.
Radiation of the head and neck
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, black hairy tongue, and hemorrhagic/pseudomembranous colitis.
Onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antibiotic treatment. (See WARNINGS.)
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Most papillae contain taste buds, which have very sensitive microscopic hairs called microvilli (say: my-kro-vih-ly). What? A hairy tongue? It might sound gross, but those tiny hairs have an important job.
steps to quit smoking including medication and behavior modification.
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