Hair growth on a reconstructed tongue can occur when a skin graft containing hair follicles is used to repair tissue damaged by cancer. Since the graft came from a part of the body with active follicles, hair may continue to grow even inside the mouth.
The hair can be removed using standard methods like laser treatment or electrolysis — or, as in this case, left untreated.
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