Geographic tongue (Benign migratory glossitis): An Overview
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What Is Geographic tongue?Who Gets Geographic tongue?What Causes Geographic tongue?What Are The Clinical Features of Geographic tongue?How Is Geographic Tongue Diagnosed?What Is The Differential Diagnosis For Geographic tongue?What Is The Treatment For Geographic tongue?There is no cure for geographic tongue. Usually, no treatment is required apart from reassurance. Discomfort and burning sensations can be treated by avoiding eating hot, spicy and acidic food. Symptomatic treatments may include: 1. Topical anaestheticagents 2. Antihistamine and anaesthetic mouthwash 3. Topical steroid 4. Topical tacrolimus.See more on dermnetnz.org There is no cure for geographic tongue. Usually, no treatment is required apart from reassurance. Discomfort and burning sensations can be treated by avoiding eating hot, spicy and acidic food. Symptomatic treatments may include: 1. Topical anaestheticagents 2. Antihistamine and anaesthetic mouthwash 3. Topical steroid 4. Topical tacrolimus.
There is no cure for geographic tongue. Usually, no treatment is required apart from reassurance. Discomfort and burning sensations can be treated by avoiding eating hot, spicy and acidic food. Symptomatic treatments may include: 1. Topical anaestheticagents 2. Antihistamine and anaesthetic mouthwash 3. Topical steroid 4. Topical tacrolimus.
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