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Bullous Pemphigoid: when tense skin blisters are the main story (and the mouth sometimes joins in)
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease of elderly skin that occasionally involves the mouth. Learn how it differs from pemphigus and how it's treated.
Updated 26 June 2026
Angular Cheilitis: sore, cracked corners of the mouth — what causes it and how to settle it
Angular cheilitis is the red, cracked sores at the corners of the mouth — here's what causes it and how to settle it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
Updated 26 June 2026
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta: Hereditary opalescent dentine
Dentinogenesis imperfecta gives teeth a translucent blue-grey colour and weakens them. Learn its types, link to brittle bone disease, and lifelong dental care.
Updated 26 June 2026
Dentin Dysplasia
Dentin dysplasia is a rare inherited disorder that gives teeth short roots or odd pulp shapes. Learn the types, diagnostic x-ray clues and long-term management.
Updated 26 June 2026
Median Rhomboid Glossitis: When the middle of the tongue turns smooth and red
Median rhomboid glossitis is a smooth red patch on the back of the tongue caused by chronic Candida. Learn the risk factors and how it's treated.
Updated 26 June 2026
Macroglossia
Macroglossia is an enlarged tongue with many possible causes — congenital, hormonal, local lesions. Learn the patterns and the systemic conditions linked to it.
Updated 26 June 2026
Hairy Tongue (Black Hairy Tongue): Why does my tongue look furry?
Hairy tongue is a benign furry, stained appearance of the tongue. Learn what causes the colour, how it differs from hairy leukoplakia and how to clear it.
Updated 26 June 2026
Fissured Tongue: Why does my tongue have grooves and cracks?
Fissured tongue is a common, harmless tongue variation with deep grooves on the surface. Learn what causes it and when it links to psoriasis or geographic tongue.
Updated 26 June 2026