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Sir/madam, I have uploaded a picture of my tongue, what is this white horn like thing on my tongue , it is from past 20 days not painful. Please reply
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White keratosis can either be due to sharp edges of teeth,smoking,tobacco chewing. Treatment to be taken based on history and lab investigations.you can consult through this for diagnosis, prescription of medication and lab investigations.
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