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A member asked:

The back of my tongue is shedding skin and there are a few big bumps on it what has caused this to happen?

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More info: Shedding skin on the tongue may be associated with geographic tongue often associated with allergy--giving pattern on tongue. The large bumps are probably taste buds which are probably normal.. If you are uncomfortable, please see your doctor or dentist to check this out.

Answered 10/5/2014

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