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A member asked:

Have had geographic tongue over a year constant. appearing, healing than reappearing continuously cycling. will it do this for the rest of my life?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: It is the nature of geographic tongue. Typically appears more often when you are stressed.

Dr Tylor agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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It can. : Geographic tongue can come and go and change its appearance over the rest of your life. It is a benign , harmless condition. No treatment is needed. Do to worry about this.

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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