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Macroglossia
Macroglossia is an enlarged tongue, which can be congenital or acquired. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
18 May 2026
Fissured Tongue: Why does my tongue have grooves and cracks?
Fissured tongue creates grooves on the tongue surface. It is a common, harmless variation that rarely needs treatment. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Median Rhomboid Glossitis: When the middle of the tongue turns smooth and red
Median rhomboid glossitis is a smooth red patch in the middle-back of the tongue, usually caused by chronic candida infection rather than a developmental defect. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Hairy Tongue (Black Hairy Tongue): Why does my tongue look furry?
Hairy tongue makes the upper surface of the tongue look furry and dark. Learn what causes it and how brushing the tongue helps. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Geographic Tongue (Erythema Migrans): A benign map-like pattern on the tongue
Geographic tongue creates map-like red patches with white borders that move around the tongue over days. It is harmless and usually needs no treatment. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
Updated 17 May 2026