Geographic Tongue

About 2 minths ago I noticed what looked like a small red patch with a little outline of white around it. ringworm looking, at the tip of my tongue. It is still there. It moves around a little, but is always at the tip. Sometimes it is a little more prominent than others, and I have obsessed myself with discovering what it could be. I have found the term "Geographic Tongue" and it seems to describe this. Could this be what it is? It is mildly sore...like I burnt the end of my tongue with hot coffee. I even have a few small lines that have appeared on my tongue. Like little slits. I am just curious if this meets the sescription of geographic tongue. I never noticed it there in my life til about 2-3 months ago. I have tried different types of gargle, and eating less spicy foods. I guess it helps to some degree, but is still there nonetheless. Does this ever go away? Is there any treatment or remedy? And does it sound like geographic tongue?


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Seeing an oral pathologist or oral surgeon is advised.