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Should geographic tongue eventually clear up?
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No.: Geographic tongue is usually a permanent unique anatomical pattern. It is nothing to worry about.
Answered 7/5/2018
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No: Geographic Tongue or Benign Migratory Glossitis may remain constant throughout your life, may fade and recur, may assume different unique presentations. It's a normal variant, don't worry about it.
Answered 7/9/2018
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