A 19-year-old female asked:
i have itchy white spots on the tip of my tounge. they come and go about once a week to every 2 weeks. what is wrong with my tounge? i have pictures
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Dr. Edwin Gray answered
54 years experience General Practice
Relax; Cool It!: The tongue responds to trauma such as hot or cold liquids, hot peppers, and caustic drinks. Avoid these incidents and you will have less "bumps".
Answered on Jan 2, 2017
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