caused by the herpes simplex virus, can result in painful sores or blisters on the tongue, lips, or other areas of the mouth. HPV can cause raised bumps or warts on the tongue, which may or may not be painful.
What it looks like: Begins as a mass of tiny red bumps that feel like fine sandpaper and may itch. Child may have a fever and a red sore throat. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a white or yellowish coating that later turns red. Bumps on the tongue may appear larger...
Bumps on the back of the tongue can occur due to sores and infections among other conditions. Consult your dentist if you notice abnormal bumps.
Fordyce spots are normally seen on the moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (mucosal surfaces). The “spots” are asymptomatic and can be found on the head of the penis, the inner foreskin, and, most commonly, at the border of the lips. These sebaceous glands are not as...