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What Is The Treatment For Hairy Tongue?

My doctor said I have Hairy tounge, he gave me nystatin 100,000 units/ML, one teaspoon 4 X a day. I used the entire boottle as directed, but it didn't touch it. What else can I do. I was told don't brush the tounge and not to use Listerine, it drives me crazy.. Any thoughts?
posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query, the cause of the hairy tongue has to be ruled out. most common causes are the antibiotics, chronic irritation, viral infection, and smoking...nothing to worry it resolves by its own...if you are taking any antibiotics you need to stop that..follow thorough tongue brushing, use hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse with proper dilution..avoid mouth washes containing bismuth.. i hope my answer will help you..
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What Is The Treatment For Hairy Tongue?

thanks for your query, the cause of the hairy tongue has to be ruled out. most common causes are the antibiotics, chronic irritation, viral infection, and smoking...nothing to worry it resolves by its own...if you are taking any antibiotics you need to stop that..follow thorough tongue brushing, use hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse with proper dilution..avoid mouth washes containing bismuth.. i hope my answer will help you..