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What Causes Bald Spot On The Tongue?

I am 41 year old wf with a bald spot on tongue. I have seen an ENT and gave me a topical steroid that hurt my throat. It seemed it was getting better. I have been on a diet of no sugar, wheat or dairy for over 4mths. I take Candex thinking it might be related to candidiasis. It seemed to help but it is not going away. I am 115 lbs and 5'4". I eat 95% raw food diet for the past 5+mths. The spot does not move or go away. It is pink w/ no buds. The rest of my tongue looks normal.
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain bald appearance of tongue can be due to Geographic Tongue leading to loss of taste buds and soreness over the patch..
The Geographic tongue seems to be due to genetic causes while the exact cause is not known..
You can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it, apply a steroid ointment, Take Ibuprofen for pain, suck on ice pops and do cold water rinses..
You should also take Zinc Supplements,avoid spicy food and suck ice pops..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Bald Spot On The Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain bald appearance of tongue can be due to Geographic Tongue leading to loss of taste buds and soreness over the patch.. The Geographic tongue seems to be due to genetic causes while the exact cause is not known.. You can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it, apply a steroid ointment, Take Ibuprofen for pain, suck on ice pops and do cold water rinses.. You should also take Zinc Supplements,avoid spicy food and suck ice pops.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.