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I have noticed red blotches with white border on my son's tongue, none on lips or cheeks. could this be thrush or hand foot and mouth?
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Could be: Sometimes there are underlying conditions that allow overgrowth of the candida fungus. See your dentist or pediatrician for examination asap.
Answered 4/10/2013
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Needs to be seen: It could be a number of things, some benign and some not. Another possibility is something known as geographic tongue. See the adjacent photo. In any case, take your son to a general dentist or an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. He\she will tell you exactly what it is and if any treatment is needed. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Answered 12/10/2013
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