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If you develop geographic tongue, will it be present the rest of your life or can it come and go? i had it as a baby and it went away until now.
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Will be present: Geographic tongue is a benign condition that you either have or dont. Its a phenotype characteristic. Its appearance comes and goes along with the filiform papillae on the tongue. So sometimes you will see it more than others. Its not going to hurt you, so dont worry.
Answered 7/9/2015
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Yes: The cause of geographic tongue is unknown, but it is benigh so don't worry about it.
Answered 4/6/2013
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