Geographic tongue
Also known as glossitis
migrans, benign migratory
glossitis, erythema migrans
or wandering rash of the
tongue.
Areas of depapillation and
erythema with a heaped up
keratinized margin on the
lateral and dorsal surface of
the tongue - map like area
that changes.
Tx - none, may prescribe
chlorhexidine mouthwash
and/or topical steroids when
child in pain
K. Kohli, DDS