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Helllo dr. i have a red spotted tip of my tongue that has little red sores and is just in tip of tongue it seems to be causing slight splitting.??

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Wait: May be irritated from eating certain foods. Wait. Treat symptomatically with OTC meds (ask pharmacist). If symptoms persist, see an oral surgeon.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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