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This bare spot appeared on tounge it looks bald with a dent on that spot is this cancer?or normal i smoke weed no dip or cigarettes tho drink occasion
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Tongue mysteries: It's fairly common for groups of tongue papillae to disappear. Even in the 21st century, nobody knows why. Without a mass or obvious discoloration, the cancer risk is negligible. If you smoke weed, don't drive. Best wishes.
Answered 6/21/2016
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