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Hairy Tongue

A benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. The color of the elongated papillae varies from yellowish white to brown or black, depending upon staining by substances such as tobacco, food, or drugs. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Also Known As:
Tongue, Hairy; Hairy Tongues; Tongues, Hairy
Networked: 29 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Aphthous Stomatitis (Aphthous Ulcer)
2. Benign Migratory Glossitis (Geographic Tongue)
3. Papilloma (Papillomatosis)
4. Leukoplakia
5. Hyperplasia

Experts

1. Wu, Jianing: 5 articles (08/2021 - 01/2020)
2. Wu, Zhigang: 4 articles (08/2021 - 01/2020)
3. Neville, Brad W: 2 articles (01/2022 - 02/2007)
4. Sun, Yu: 2 articles (01/2021 - 01/2020)
5. Shi, Lianhui: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2020)
6. Yan, Shaoze: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2020)
7. Yang, Yunqiang: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2020)
8. Randall, David A: 1 article (01/2022)
9. Wilson Westmark, N Lyn: 1 article (01/2022)
10. Wang, Hao: 1 article (08/2021)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hairy Tongue:
1. NicotineFDA Link
2. Plant NectarIBA
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. SmokeIBA
5. PodophyllinIBA
6. Melanins (Melanin)IBA
7. Linezolid (Zyvox)FDA Link
8. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
9. PhenothiazinesIBA
10. Ointments (Pastes)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Semiconductor Lasers
2. Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene)
3. Tattooing
4. Conservative Treatment