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Black spots in tongue

2017-06-09 13:35:33
Hello. There are quite a few dark and black spots in my tongue (To be precise like a mole) from a few years. How can it be eradicated? What's this allergy called and how harmful is it?
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Hi Black spots on tongue is quite normal. Only if these spots are painful and ulcerated you need to worry about it.

Answered2017-06-09 13:44:23

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