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Small like pimples with no white head on the far back base of my tongue what could it be it's only on the far back of the tongue no where else.
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Normal Anatomy?: The far back of the tongue is normally covered with circumvallate papillae, and beyond that is lingual tonsil tissue. Both of these can look like small pimples. A quick visit to your doctor or dentist can assure you that all is well.
Answered 7/7/2014
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Not pimples: They are the taste buds, completely normal!
Answered 4/23/2016
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