The condition has been observed in black and Japanese individuals,8 and in Australian aborigines6 and Indians.6 Its incidence in those races is unknown but is considered substantially lower than in the black race.4,5,7,8 The pathogenesis of pigmented fungiform papillae is unknown

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"However, more research is required before making strong clinical recommendations in this regard." Related: Get more of SELF's great mental health reporting delivered right to your inbox
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