Question 1

what causes geographical tongue?

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Unknown: The cause of geographic tongue is unknown, and there's no way to prevent the condition. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it doesn't cause health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances.

Question 2

how is geographical tongue treated?

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It is not: It is considerd to be a benign conditioniand is not treated.

Question 3

geographic tounge treatment?

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None necessary: Geographic tongue is a benign condition and needs no treatment.  On rare occasions, one may experience some pain with very hot or spicy foods and in those cases just avoid eating such things.

Question 4

why do my allergies stop when i switch geographic locations?

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See below: Different allergens would be more prominent in different locations.

Question 5

what group of people does atopic eczema affect the most?  is there a geographic area that is worst?

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Eczema: Eczema or atopic dermatitis affects up to 17% of the pediatric population in the United States, with increasing prevalence over the past several decades. Studies in japan and northern europe have found similar prevalence, with industrialized and westernized nations noting increasing trends of patients with atopic dermatitis.

Question 6

what helps geographic tongue?

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Avoid tobacco,hot sp: First of all avoid spicy hot food, tobacco, smoking, toothpaste with additives or heavy flaovoring.For pain use over the counter pain relievers, mouth rinses with anesthetics, steroid applied directly on tongue, and antiinflamatory
if still not better see your doctor or dentist.

Question 7

what causes geographic tongue?

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Unknown: Geographic tongue is a benign condition where parts of the tongue swell and other parts become smooth, leading to a MAP like appearance. The cause is unknown.

Question 8

what is geographic tongue and what causes it?

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Tongue looks mappish: Geographic tongue is one which has smooth red patches, whose forms can change regularly and appears as a map;  the smooth areas lack the usual papillae (projections on surface of tongue). Benign condition, but can be uncomfortable. Causes include vitamin b deficiencies, hot or spicy foods, and alcohol, or unknown. If patches are white, or problem becomes severe, see dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 9

are there any theories or speculations as to what causes geographic tongue?

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No good theories: …although i speculate that geographic tongue may be associated with a keen intelligence.

Question 10

is geographic tongue permanent?

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Some times Yes: Geographic is the result of loss of hair like papilla on the tongue , may look scary but harmless  most of the time cause is unknown ,  or if it is due to lack of Vitamins   , chemotherapy  , drug reaction etc  papilla may grow back , in general  will be permanent.

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