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Management

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Treatment is directed to the cause, where known, and may involve:

  • topical fungicides
  • checking plasma creatinine or urea
  • advising patient to stop smoking
  • reviewing other causes

The tongue may be cleaned by scraping the affected area with a toothpaste.

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