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Black spot on tongue
She had a small black dot on the tip of her tongue since last 2 yrs and now spot has become big. Plz help what is this? and why is it growing? and will it eventually turn the entire tongue black? Is it serious/life threatening?
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Most such pigmentations are harmless and due to excess melanin production. It is nothing to worry about. However if you are very concerned consult a physician
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Dr. Akilesh. R
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Chennai
On photo appearance, This doesn’t seem something worrisome. If it changes in size rapidly then you may need to review. Such lesion that may change shape and location may also happen. But you may not need to worry unless they show a sudden change in appearance. Or change in texture etc
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If you are concerned or require a concrete opinion, Best assessment is done in person though as photo cannot give us the “feel” and other aspects of the lesion. So if you can bring her to consult in person it’s better.
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