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What are common causes of pencil eraser-sized bright red spots on the tip of the tongue? i get this every couple years, and it lasts for more than a few months. i've had biopsies that ruled out cancer twice, but this keeps returning?

Q: what are common causes of pencil eraser-sized bright red spots on the tip of the tongue? i get this every couple years, and it lasts for more than a few months. i've had biopsies that ruled out cancer twice, but this keeps returning?

: Perplexing. Probably some form of infection. Suggest you see ENT at an academic center. Good luck.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Perplexing. Probably some form of infection. Suggest you see ENT at an academic center. Good luck.

Answered 3/18/2022

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A member asked:

What are common causes of pencil eraser-sized bright red spots on the tip of the tongue? i get this every couple years, and it lasts for more than a few months. i've had biopsies that ruled out cancer twice, but this keeps returning?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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