A Case of Black Hairy Tongue / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1544-1546, 2000.
Article
in Korean
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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.
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Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Smoke
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Tongue
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Tongue, Hairy
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Smoking
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Hypertrophy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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