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Black hairy tongue, also known as , is a benign oral condition characterized by a dark discoloration and "hairy" appearance on the tongue's dorsal surface, resulting from elongated filiform papillae. This condition is associated with risk factors such as smoking, poor oral hygiene, and diabetes, which increase susceptibility to microbial colonization, particularly by species. Although commonly diagnosed by visual inspection, black hairy tongue is infrequently observed during endoscopic procedures.
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- - A black hairy tongue is a harmless condition marked by tongue discoloration, often caused by ineffective shedding of tongue cells and can be triggered by factors like smoking, medications, or poor oral hygiene.
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