A 60-year-old Black man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with a 1-month history of a yellowish, green furry plaque on his tongue.
Besides a change in tongue color, you might experience other symptoms with each cause. Hairy tongue syndrome is the most ...
"Hairy" Tongue Hairy-looking growths ... A burning sensation, or burning mouth syndrome, can be a symptom of xerostomia (dry mouth). Dehydration and certain medications commonly cause dry mouth.