Do episodes of geographic tongue usually go away eventually or does it persist for the rest of your life?

Comes and Goes: Geographic tongue is a condition where there are areas of discoloration on the tongue. It is not a harmful condition, but is a "variant" of normal. Some people think geographic tongue is psoriasis of the tongue.

Varies: It tends to fluctuate from area to area and also varies over time. Generally it lasts for years and may never go away. It is a benign condition and needs no treatment.

It varies: This condition varies from area to area on the tongue and also over time. It generally lasts for years and may never go away. It is a benign condition and needs no treatment.