Does geographic tongue last for life?

RIght now...: Yes, it is thought to be a condition that you will have to deal with the rest of your life. Science is always making advancements, so there may be a solution in the pipe.

Depends on the cause: Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis. It is associated with things as diverse as candidiasis, psoriasis, reiter syndrome, lichen planus, leukoplakia, systemic lupus erythematosus, herpes simplex virus, and drug reaction. Some of these conditions are temporary, others lifelong. "migratory" also means that it comes and goes, even if the cause is persistent.