You can get a "Hairy Tongue..."

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This is real. No Photoshop. This man has hair on his tongue.. 

Basically this is called "Black Hairy Tongue", there are a few causes for this...

Causes:
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Smoking tobacco
  • Drinking a lot of coffee or tea
  • Using antibiotics (which may disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the mouth)
  • Being dehydrated
  • Taking medications that contain the chemical bismuth (such as Pepto-Bismol for upset stomach)
  • Not producing enough saliva
  • Regularly using mouthwash that contains peroxide, witch hazel, or menthol
  • Getting radiation therapy to the head and neck
Treatment:
  • Good oral hygiene
  • Quit smoking
  • Drink water
  • Brush tongue
  • Eat rougher foods
  • Antibiotics/Anti Fungal drugs

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