Geographic tongue



Geographic tongue

Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM01203
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Geographic tongue

Picture of geographic tongue

Geographic tongue results from the loss of tiny bumps (papillae) on your tongue's surface. This papillae loss appears as smooth, red patches of varying shapes and sizes.
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