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Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) typically involves the dorsal and lateral borders of the tongue. The loss of filiform papillae creates erythematous patches surrounded by a white or yellow perimeter. As the name suggests, the condition is benign and requires no treatment.
Median rhomboid glossitis appears as an erythematous area at the midline of the dorsal surface of the tongue, which is devoid of filiform papillae. This condition is often seen in immunocompromised patients and is associated with chronic Candida albicans infection.
Fissured (scrotal) tongue is manifested as fissures or grooves on the dorsal surface of the tongue, which can become irritated if food collects in them. The treatment involves brushing the tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush or tongue scraper.
Candida albicans (thrush) is the most common oral fungal infection and appears as white plaques that wipe off to reveal underlying red mucosa. The treatment is to apply topical solutions of antifungal medications nystatin
Median rhomboid glossitis appears as an erythematous area at the midline of the dorsal surface of the tongue, which is devoid of filiform papillae. This condition is often seen in immunocompromised patients and is associated with chronic Candida albicans infection.
Fissured (scrotal) tongue is manifested as fissures or grooves on the dorsal surface of the tongue, which can become irritated if food collects in them. The treatment involves brushing the tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush or tongue scraper.
Candida albicans (thrush) is the most common oral fungal infection and appears as white plaques that wipe off to reveal underlying red mucosa. The treatment is to apply topical solutions of antifungal medications nystatin