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Hello. i've been worried about a mark on my tongue. i'm a smoker, i've had gay unprotected sex with two different guys and i drink alcohol. this mark on my tongue that looks like a burn has been there since the start of this year. i thought it could've be

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See your Dentist: If you have any oral lesion, even asymptomatic and it does not clear in 2-3 weeks, see your dentist or PCP and get a professional examination and opinion.

Answered 9/26/2015

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A member asked:

Hello. i've been worried about a mark on my tongue. i'm a smoker, i've had gay unprotected sex with two different guys and i drink alcohol. this mark on my tongue that looks like a burn has been there since the start of this year. i thought it could've be

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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