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Can hairs grow on the tongue?
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NO. However:: There is a condition known as "hairy tongue" but it is not actual hairs that grow on the tongue but yeast or bacteria that can look like hairs. See https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/05/health/black-hairy-tongue-study/index.html
Answered 9/23/2018
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