Geographic tongue (GT), also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a benign inflammatory condition that affects the tongue red and circular areas with white borders, mainly located in the dorsum and border of the tongue, and assembles to a map. GT etiology remains unclear whether it has been associated with several conditions (emotional stress, vitamin deficiency, and genetic predisposition, among others). GT is typically asymptomatic and does not require treatment, but some individuals may experience discomfort or sensitivity with periods of exacerbation and remission. The most common therapeutic regimens include the use of steroids or immunosuppressive topical therapies. Recent studies have suggested that photobiomodulation can be a viable option for relieving significant discomfort associated with symptomatic GT.

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Geographic Tongue

  • Lara Eunice Cândido Soares,
  • Danielle Martins Startari,
  • Ana Carolina Prado Ribeiro,
  • Juliana Lucena Schussel

摘要

Geographic tongue (GT), also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a benign inflammatory condition that affects the tongue red and circular areas with white borders, mainly located in the dorsum and border of the tongue, and assembles to a map. GT etiology remains unclear whether it has been associated with several conditions (emotional stress, vitamin deficiency, and genetic predisposition, among others). GT is typically asymptomatic and does not require treatment, but some individuals may experience discomfort or sensitivity with periods of exacerbation and remission. The most common therapeutic regimens include the use of steroids or immunosuppressive topical therapies. Recent studies have suggested that photobiomodulation can be a viable option for relieving significant discomfort associated with symptomatic GT.