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A member asked:
Does a case of geographic tongue eventually go away?
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No: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition so don't worry about it. It does not need any treatment. It will change appearance from time to time and may even go away for awhile.
Answered 6/20/2013
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Comes and goes: Geographic tongue is a condition that is normal, has no treatment, and goes through periods of activity and inactivity. Nothing to worry about here.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Yes: Geographic tongue is an inflammatory condition where maps or patches on the tongue appear at different places. Sometimes zinc supplements are helpful. Avoiding spicy food and artificial substitutes in mouthwahses and toothpastes is also helpful.
Answered 8/1/2013
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Not usually but...: The extent, duration, and location of areas that appear on the tongue vary over time. It is a benign condition that usually requires no treatment. There is believed to be a genetic component in many cases. It has been known to go away if related to various medical contributing factors but as a general rule lasts for years or the rest of your life.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Do episodes of geographic tongue usually go away eventually or does it persist for the rest of your life?
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I had geographic tongue as a baby and it went away until now, i've had it for a year. Will it go away eventually or persist for the rest of my life?
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