black or white hair tongue

Question 1

pathogenesis

Answer 1

Pathogenesis: De ective desquamation o li orm papillae resulting in hair-like projections on the dorsum o the tongue.
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Question 2

assoc w what diseae

Answer 2

Associations:Heavytobaccouse,mouthbreathing,systemicantibiotictherapy,poororalhygiene,general debilitation,radiationtherapy,chronicuseo bismuth-containingantacids,orlacko dietaryroughage.
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Question 3

findings mgt

Answer 3

Findings: Furry plaques on dorsal tongue (Fig. 33-3). Candidiasis may occur secondarily.
■ Management:Eliminate predisposing actors;good oralhygiene.
■ Synonym:Lingua villosa (nigra).