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Hello doctor..my kid 10 month old .. yesterday I have noticed some black layer inside his tounge . Tried scrap gently by finger but nothing comes out. Please advise
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Please show it to your pediatrician whether there is melanosis of tounge,or there any pigment needs to be seen by your pediatrician
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