There are many possible causes for a cracked tongue. They include vitamin deficiencies and underlying conditions, such as psoriasis. Cracked tongue is formally known as lingua plicata. According to ...

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NEW ORLEANS — For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, a novel oral phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor achieved high rates of response compared with placebo, according to results of a phase 2 clinical ...

Geographic tongue is where irregular spots or patches appear on the top and sides of the tongue, creating patterns that resemble a map. The condition is usually harmless, but may be a first indication ...

Although seeing your tongue turn yellow may be distressing, the most common cause is simply an accumulation of bacteria, debris, or yeast on your tongue. Other causes of yellow tongue may include ...

If you’re somebody who seems to be extra sensitive to spicy foods or maybe noticed some weird patches on your tongue that come and go over time, you may be one of the many people who experience ...

The use of monoclonal antibodies has changed the treatment of several immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis. However, these large proteins must be administered by injection.

(NEXSTAR) – Do you have a “geographic tongue”? No, it’s not a nickname for a person who speaks multiple languages, or even a glutton who enjoys a diverse range of worldly cuisines. It’s actually a ...