Geographic Tongue: Proposal for the Use of Ultraviolet A Phototherapy

Horiuchi, Yasuhiro

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“…As such, elimination of bacteria associated with gingival infection by UV irradiation may be feasible 19 . Thus, UVA irradiation (400–315 nm, UVA), 22 should also be considered to combat bacteria that have invaded the tongue in case of G tongue, similar to psoralen plus UVA light (PUVA), which is used to treat psoriatic skin lesions 10 . It is also necessary to consider the intensity settings, irradiation time, irradiation interval, and toxicity of UVA.…”

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Geographic tongue: What is this disease?

Horiuchi

2023

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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SummaryGeographic tongue or benign migratory glossitis, is a unique and peculiar tongue condition, producing a map‐like appearance with filiform papillae atrophy, on different parts of the tongue. The lesions change in shape with time. The exact etiology remains unknown, although it has been suggested relating the lingual microbiota of a patient. The association between geographic tongue and psoriasis has long been pointed out, and histological similarities existed between both as well. Increasingly, recent findings suggest the involvement of certain oral bacteria. Here, we discuss these findings with an overview of the recent literature.

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Geographic tongue: What is this disease?

Horiuchi

2023

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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Lingua geographica: Welche Krankheit ist das?

Horiuchi

2023

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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ZusammenfassungDie Lingua geographica oder benigne migratorische Glossitis ist eine besondere und eigentümliche Zungenerkrankung, die zu einem landkartenartigen Aussehen mit Atrophie der filiformen Papillen an verschiedenen Stellen der Zunge führt. Die Form der Läsionen ändert sich mit der Zeit. Die genaue Ätiologie ist nach wie vor unbekannt, allerdings wird ein Zusammenhang mit der lingualen Mikrobiota des Patienten vermutet. Auch auf eine Assoziation zwischen Lingua geographica und Psoriasis wird seit langem hingewiesen, und es bestehen histologische Ähnlichkeiten zwischen beiden. Neuere Erkenntnisse deuten zunehmend auf eine Beteiligung bestimmter oraler Bakterien hin. Im Folgenden werden diese Befunde anhand eines Überblicks über die aktuelle Literatur diskutiert.

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Geographic Tongue: Proposal for the Use of Ultraviolet A Phototherapy

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Geographic tongue: What is this disease?

Geographic tongue: What is this disease?

Lingua geographica: Welche Krankheit ist das?

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