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Some of my taste buds has turned black (or dark brown + black). are they moles? & if not, then, what are they?
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Stain: The tongue is made up of filiform papilla on the surface which are like little fingers. They can stain from smoking and sometimes discolor with sjogren's syndrome.
Answered 7/28/2016
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See a dentist: Can be many things including a fungus. Make sure you're brushing your tongue.
Answered 4/13/2013
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