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Synonyms
Thrush
Articles for Tongue, coated/white
Common causes of white plaques on the tongue
Leukoplakia Leukoplakia is a common condition that results in a white patch in the mouth, which sometimes appears on the tongue. The patch is usually painless but cannot be removed by brushing or scra
Introduction
The tongue appears white or pale yellow and coated when the surface is colonised by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells become trapped between the small nodules on the tongue.
