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Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1544-1546, 2000.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-63780
ABSTRACT
Black hairy tongue is a benign disorder characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae of the tongue. A brownish-black discoloration of papillae occurs. the etiology is unclear, but the disorder has been associated with numerous predisposing conditions such as poor oral hygiene, medication, and smoking. Herein we report a case of black hairy tongue and it was successfully treated with simple brushing.