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What causes a rash that moves to different parts of the body?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Oct 4, 2023.

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Hives are raised red or skin-colored welts or rashes that typically flare up suddenly and have a habit of changing shape or moving from one area of the body to another. These welts can vary in size, and they are notorious for causing intense itching, often surrounded by a wheal. These wheals can sometimes merge, forming a map-like pattern or a large patch.

In 10% of people, there may also be swelling or edema which may affect the eyelids, lips, hands or elsewhere. While this swelling is usually short-lasting and not serious, it can become a cause for concern if it affects the throat, impeding breathing or causing hoarseness. In such cases, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or visiting the emergency room.

The Medical Term: Urticaria

Hives are medically referred to as urticaria, derived from the Latin words "urtica" meaning nettle and "urere" meaning to burn. Despite their commonality, hives can manifest differently from one person to another and may even vary within the same individual on different occasions.

Although these welts are raised, they typically have a smooth surface (unlike dermatitis, which tends to be rough). Some individuals may have bright red welts, while others may experience paler, skin-colored welts. Some hives take on a circular appearance with a pale center and a distinctive red halo.

Other symptoms associated with hives may include a burning or stinging sensation. When pressed, the center of a red hive usually turns white; this phenomenon is known as "blanching." Hives can migrate across the skin, appearing on one part of the body for a short period, disappearing, and then reappearing in a different area.

Diagnosing Hives: What You Need to Know

Hives are known for their ever-changing nature. They typically don't stick around for more than 24 to 48 hours, and they can look different from day to day or episode to episode. You don't need to capture pictures; doctors can diagnose hives by listening to your description of symptoms.

However, if hives last for more than six weeks (which is considered chronic), dermatologists might run some tests. These could include allergy tests, blood work, or a skin biopsy. They may also ask about your family's hives history. But in most cases of chronic hives, the cause remains a mystery.

Causes of Hives

While many assume that hives are primarily caused by allergies, it's essential to note that over 75% of hives in adults are not related to allergies. However, in cases where allergies are a trigger, common culprits include:

• Blood transfusions
• Certain foods like berries, chocolate, eggs, fish, nuts, shellfish, soy, or wheat
• Food additives such as tartrazine or MSG
• Insect stings and bites, or jellyfish stings
• Medications, including antibiotics, aspirin, and ibuprofen
• Plants like poison oak, poison ivy, and sumac

Hives can also be triggered by environmental factors, bacteria, viruses, anxiety, or stress.

Types of Inducible Hives

Certain physical stimuli can induce hives in susceptible individuals. These include:

• Dermographism: Hives or raised skin areas appear where the skin has been stroked, scratched, or rubbed, or after contact with tight clothing or towel drying after a hot shower.
• Cold urticaria: Hives develop on skin exposed to cold air, cold water, ice blocks, or following cryotherapy.
• Cholinergic urticaria: Hives appear in response to sweat induced by exercise or emotional stress, or following a hot shower.
• Contact urticaria: Hives occur upon contact with an allergen, pseudoallergen, or irritating substance, such as cosmetics, hairy caterpillars, latex, meat, medicines, saliva, stinging nettle, textiles, or white flour.
• Delayed pressure urticaria: Hives appear (often after a few hours) where pressure has been exerted on a certain area of the skin, such as from a handbag, seatbelt, standing on a ladder rung, or sitting on a horse.
• Solar urticaria: Typically involves hives appearing on body areas not usually exposed to the sun, like the abdomen and top of the thighs, sparing the face, neck, and hands. It may be triggered by long-wavelength UV light or visible light.
• Heat urticaria: Hives develop on skin areas in contact with a hot water bottle or after ingesting a hot drink.
• Vibratory urticaria: Hives spontaneously occur after exposure to vibrations, such as using a jackhammer.
• Aquagenic urticaria: Hives develop upon exposure to fresh, chlorinated, or salty hot or cold water.

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Hives Medications

Hives occur when certain chemicals in our body, like histamine, make your skin itchy, red, and swollen. To ease these symptoms, doctors often recommend antihistamines.

There are two types:

• Second-generation antihistamines : These include cetirizine , desloratadine , fexofenadine , or levocetirizin e. They don't usually make you drowsy and work by blocking histamine, which causes the itch and redness. Just follow the recommended dosages and stop when the hives disappear. Taking a second antihistamine doesn't help much.
• Older (first-generation) antihistamines : These, like promethazine or chlorpheniramine , can make you feel sleepy and have side effects like a dry mouth, blurry vision, or constipation. They can also interact with other medications. They're considered for severe hives when stronger relief is needed.

Managing Hives: Avoiding Triggers and Supporting Recovery

If your hives are connected to allergies, a combination of avoiding the allergen and using antihistamines usually helps hives go away within 48 hours. Some types of hives triggered by specific factors tend to clear up quickly, but others might hang around even after you remove the trigger.

To improve your chances of relief:

Address Underlying Infections : In some cases, chronic hives might be linked to infections like Helicobacter pylori or intestinal parasites. Treating these infections can help with chronic hives.

Lifestyle Adjustments : While some factors don't directly cause hives, they can make the situation worse. To ease discomfort, consider these steps:

• Stay cool and minimize heat exposure.
• Opt for pain relief alternatives like acetaminophen instead of drugs like aspirin, NSAIDs, or opioids.
• Reduce your intake of potential food triggers for at least three weeks.
• Apply cooling methods, like using a fan, an ice pack, or a cold cloth on the affected area.
• If you have specific types of hives, like solar urticaria, wearing sun-protective clothing can be helpful.

More pictures of Hives

• Hives: Diagnosis and Treatment. American Academy of Dermatology Association. 2023. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hives-treatment
• Hives and angioedema. Mayo Clinic. 2023. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hives-and-angioedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20354908
• Benedetti J. Urticaria MSD Manual Professional Version. Updated Sept 2022. https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/approach-to-the-dermatologic-patient/urticaria
• Fine LM, Bernstein JA. Guideline of Chronic Urticaria Beyond. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2016;8(5):396-403. doi:10.4168/aair.2016.8.5.396

How long does Benadryl take to work?

Benadryl is quickly absorbed after oral administration and it starts to work within 30 minutes with peak effects reached within one to two hours. The effects of Benadryl last from four to six hours. Benadryl in the injectable form has a rapid onset of action. You will know when Benadryl starts to work because your allergy symptoms, such as congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, or a skin rash, will start to feel better. Continue reading

Hives vs Rash - What's the difference between them?

The main difference between hives and a rash is that hives are a particular type of rash, characterized by swollen, pale-red or skin-colored bumps on the skin that appear and disappear quickly, and tend to “blanch” (which means turn white) when pressed. Hives are also known as urticaria. Continue reading

Does Benadryl help with or cause anxiety?

One of the most common side effects with Benadryl is drowsiness, but in some people it can have the opposite effect, known as paradoxical excitation. Instead of feeling sleepy, you may experience excitation, agitation or insomnia (trouble sleeping), which might make your anxiety symptoms feel worse. This may be more common in young children. Continue reading

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An Allergist Explains Why You Might Be Itchy All Over, Even Though You Don’t Have a Rash

As an allergist/immunologist, I see patients to help them diagnose and treat a variety of medical problems, ranging from allergies to lupus and other immune system disorders. Something that always surprises me in my job is how many of my patients are willing to “just live” with some of the symptoms they come to me with, like a seemingly basic rash or mild swelling from an allergic reaction . Even after living in discomfort for far longer than they should, it seems like they assume the symptom is pretty normal, so they don’t seek out an opinion from someone who could help.

A patient might come to me and say, “I have been feeling strangely itchy for a while now, but it’s probably nothing, right?” While it’s possible that body itchiness—the medical term for it is pruritus —with no rash may be related to something super minor, like dry air in the winter or skipping the moisturizer, there are also many other possible, lesser-known causes for feeling itchy that may require specialized treatment. And you should never just dismiss a very persistent symptom—even if it seems like no big deal—without a proper workup.

Below are some reasons you may be feeling itchy, even when there is no rash present.

Dry skin , as you probably know, is an obvious reason to be itchy. But the appearance of your skin when you feel itchy, before you touch it and make it red by scratching, can help you figure out if you’re dealing with normal dry skin that really just craves moisture, or something else.

Typical (untouched) dry skin tends to appear ashy. Now, if you are itchy in spots that do coincide with a visible rash, you may be dealing with another skin issue, such as psoriasis , eczema , or contact dermatitis (which is when the skin reacts after coming in contact with a substance that irritates it, like a detergent). If you have a rash that’s not going away, see your doctor, who can refer you to an allergist and/or dermatologist if necessary.

Back to dry skin: Staying hydrated and not overwashing can help address the dryness and, in turn, stop the itch. And don’t forget to moisturize. Moisturizers act as a barrier to seal in moisture and also hydrate the skin, but some formulas work better than others for dry skin. You’ll want to choose a heavier moisturizer, like an oil-based cream , which will more effectively lock in moisture.

A little shopping hint: Heavy-duty creams are often sold in tubs versus pump bottles because they can be too thick to pump out—so look for tub packaging.

If you have noticed that your body itchiness began after starting a new medication, then that may be the culprit. Certain medications like statins (which are used for cholesterol), blood pressure-lowering medications, and opioids are all known to naturally evoke an itchy sensation that’s not necessarily accompanied by any skin lesions. The exact mechanisms behind drug-induced pruritus for different medications are not entirely clear and may depend on the specific drug. Itchiness in general isn’t a topic that’s considered well-studied at this point.

In some cases, the itchiness will clear up spontaneously if you stop taking the drug. Speak with your doctor if the onset of your itchiness may correlate with a new medication you’re taking. They can consider switching you to a different medication, if it’s an option in your individual case.

Body itchiness is a well-known symptom related to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. But itchiness would likely occur in addition to other common thyroid-related symptoms, including changes in weight and/or appetite and fatigue. Your primary care physician or an endocrinologist can do a blood test to check for any abnormality of your thyroid function and possibly a physical examination of your thyroid gland to check for swelling or tenderness.

Pruritus can be a sign of kidney disease , and it usually shows up when the disease is in an advanced stage. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing excess fluid and toxins from the body; but when they no longer function properly , the blood may be filled with abnormally high amounts of waste that they couldn’t filter out (this is called uremia).

As I’ve mentioned, the pathology of pruritus as it relates to different health conditions is far from understood. But with kidney failure, it’s possible that pruritus has to do with inflammation or an imbalance of electrolytes and nutrients in the blood, as the National Kidney Foundation explains.

Take note of where you feel itchy on your body, like whether it’s all over or more localized. People with itchiness tied to kidney disease generally feel the most itchy on their back , but it’s also not unusual for them to feel itchy on the head, abdomen, and arms as well.

Cholestasis is a condition that occurs when there’s an issue with the flow of bile (a digestive fluid) in the body, and it can be tied to certain liver or pancreatic diseases or occur when there’s a problem with the bile duct. When cholestasis happens, waste product known as bilirubin gets into the bloodstream.

This action can cause itchiness, possibly due to the bilirubin building up in the skin.

Cholestasis can also occur during pregnancy (especially in the third trimester), as SELF reported previously . Cholestasis of pregnancy can be dangerous or even life-threatening to the baby—so it’s crucial to get any persistent itchiness checked out right away by your physician if you are pregnant. (Itchiness is the main symptom used to diagnose cholestasis of pregnancy, but other signs may include jaundice, nausea, and loss of appetite, per the Mayo Clinic .)

Treatment for cholestasis depends on the underlying cause, but there are medications that can help alleviate itchiness that your doctor may prescribe.

A pinched nerve , which is when there’s pressure put on a nerve by bone or cartilage or other tissues around it, can stimulate a tingly sensation or numbness that some people may describe as itchiness. The itchy feeling may not occur directly where the pinched nerve is located; for instance, if you feel tingly near the upper forearm area, it could be due to nerve compression in the neck. You may also be dealing with brachioradial pruritus , which is characterized by a tingling or “burning” in the shoulder, neck, or forearm. (The cause is unknown but may have to do with sun exposure .)

Cold compresses applied to the area may be helpful to temporarily relieve the discomfort, but the itchiness may persist as long as the nerve issue itself does.

Other conditions involving the nervous system —shingles, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes, to name a few—can also trigger an itching or tingling, too. This is what experts refer to as “ neuropathic itch ,” but research that helps explains why this phenomenon occurs is limited.

Cancer is not as common of an etiology when it comes to itchiness without a rash, but certain types of cancer including lymphoma , pancreatic cancer , and blood cancers are linked to this symptom. Unusual body itchiness in some cases can even help lead to a cancer diagnosis. (Some people deal with pruritus as a side effect of cancer treatment, like chemotherapy, but it can also be due to the cancer itself.)

People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can deal with itchiness without (or with) a rash on the body, too. This can be due to the virus itself, or a side effect of medication.

Body itchiness can wax and wane. But if you’ve noticed an itchy sensation for two weeks or longer, have any other symptoms, or if you’re feeling really uncomfortable and don’t want to wait, bring it up with your doctor. Sometimes you can fix itchiness on your own (using over-the-counter treatments for dry skin or an antihistamine, perhaps). But in some cases, like if you’re dealing with a thyroid disorder, you need to treat the underlying medical condition, not just the itchy sensation.

In preparation for your appointment, it’s important to take note of whether or not you notice a rash before you feel itchy, or if you are itchy and then you develop redness or a rash from scratching. Though this detail seems minor, as an allergist/immunologist, it actually dramatically changes the way I will try to pinpoint the cause, and what type of other specialist I might loop you in with.

The bottom line: You deserve to feel well and be comfortable. And body itchiness is probably not something that you’d call comfortable—it’s frustrating and can mess with your ability to sleep, not to mention your overall quality of life. So, treat ongoing itchiness as a symptom that deserves proper medical attention.

Ratika Gupta, M.D., is a board-certified allergist/immunologist and internal medicine physician based in New York.

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Migratory Arthritis: Everything You Should Know

• "How Arthritis Spreads"

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Migratory arthritis describes a pattern of arthritis symptoms and joint involvement. It is not a type of arthritis, per se, but the migratory pattern provides a clue about what type of arthritis is involved how the disease might progress.

This article covers migratory arthritis, its associated conditions, and how it is treated. It also discusses some of the lifestyle changes you can make to help control your symptoms.

How Does Arthritis Spread?

Migratory arthritis describes a condition in which arthritis symptoms like pain, swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness travel from one joint to another joint. It is associated with chronic inflammation.

Characteristically, when there is a migratory pattern, one or more joints are affected for a period of time, followed by a period of remission in those joints, as the symptoms re-appear in other joints (usually asymmetric joints). Usually, the onset of migratory arthritis is rapid.

The migratory pattern differs from an intermittent pattern , which is best described as a flare of symptoms followed by complete remission. In other words, in an intermittent pattern, symptoms are present for a limited period of time and then resolve.

The migratory pattern also differs from the additive pattern, whereby a few joints are involved initially but over time more joints are affected.

How long does migratory arthritis last?

Migratory arthritis lasts for varying times depending on the person and the cause of the condition.

What Causes Migratory Arthritis?

The migratory pattern is often related to an underlying medical condition. These are some examples of conditions that may be associated with a migratory pattern of arthritis.

Infectious Arthritis

Infectious arthritis is caused by a germ (bacterium, virus, or fungus) that travels through the body to a joint. The germ can enter through the skin, nose, throat, ears, or an open wound. Infectious arthritis can also develop after an existing infection travels through the body to a joint.

Gonococcal Arthritis

Gonococcal arthritis is caused by infection of a joint. This type of arthritis can develop in people who have gonorrhea, which is caused by a specific bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae .

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may affect the heart, joints, brain, and skin. It develops as a complication of infection with group A streptococcus. Usually, the streptococcus infection is located in the upper respiratory tract, such as strep throat or scarlet fever.

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Reactive Arthritis

Reactive arthritis is an acute spondyloarthropathy , a type of arthritis that most often affects the spine. It occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body. Aside from joint involvement, reactive arthritis is associated with redness and inflammation of the eyes and inflammation of the urinary tract.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. Lupus can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system, and other organs. It can mimic other types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases, making the disease difficult to diagnose.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, chronic diseases of the intestinal tract, are often grouped together as inflammatory bowel disease because they share similar symptoms, although they differ in how they affect the digestive tract. Arthritis is the most common extra-intestinal complication associated with IBD.

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a disease that can occur throughout the body, but most commonly affects the lungs, lymph nodes, or skin. Inflammation causes lumps, or granulomas, to form in the body's tissues. Granulomas, as they grow and clump, can affect how an organ works.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi , a bacterium that is classified as a spirochete . Borrelia burgdorferi lives inside of deer ticks and can be spread to humans by the bite of an infected tick.

With the early disseminated stage of Lyme disease, the infection spreads to the rest of the body in the weeks following the tick bite and may cause multiple problems, including joint pain. Late-stage infection, which may be months or years after onset, can lead to chronic arthritis.

Bacterial Endocarditis

Endocarditis , or infective endocarditis, is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. The most common type, bacterial endocarditis, occurs when germs enter your heart. The germs travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body.

Endocarditis may be associated with a variety of symptoms, including joint pain. Bacterial endocarditis can damage your heart valves.

Whipple's Disease

Whipple's disease is a rare condition that prevents the small intestines from allowing nutrients to pass into the rest of the body (malabsorption). Whipple's disease is caused by infection with a specific bacteria, Tropheryma whippelii . The most common early symptom associated with Whipple's disease is joint pain.

What Are the Symptoms of Migratory Arthritis?

The first symptom of migratory arthritis is usually pain in one or more joints. If the pain stops and then reappears in a different joint or joints, you may have migratory arthritis.

Some other symptoms of migratory arthritis include:

• Redness and swelling around the affected joints
• Weight gain or weight loss

How Do I Treat Migratory Arthritis Pain?

See a healthcare provider if you have symptoms of migratory arthritis. While pain medication can help manage the pain and inflammation, it is important to also treat the underlying cause. 

Some medications that can help treat the pain of migratory arthritis include:

• Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen)
• Topical NSAIDs such as Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
• Topical steroid creams such as cortisone
• Corticosteroid injections for severe pain

Lifestyle improvements can also help ease the symptoms of chronic migratory arthritis. Some of these adjustments include:

• Losing weight: Weight loss can ease pressure on your joints and reduce inflammation. This can help reduce the pain associated with any type of arthritis.
• Diet: Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation.
• Exercising regularly: Try low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, or riding a bike. Exercising helps strengthen the muscles that support your joints, which can reduce strain and limit swelling. Exercise can also help reduce pain by increasing the lubrication in your joints.

Migratory arthritis is a pattern of joint pain that begins in one or more joints, resolves, and then reappears in other joints. It is usually caused by an underlying condition such as rheumatic fever, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, or Lyme disease. 

It is important to treat the underlying cause of migratory arthritis and to control the inflammation. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and weight loss can also help.

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Black Myth Wukong: How To Beat Yellowbrow

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Many players would think that the game would slowly ease you into proceedings before hitting you with a huge difficulty spike. But players who haven't got a good grasp of their skills early on might have a hard time encountering this beast and other advanced bosses. Wandering Wight is a tanky enemy with lethal movesets that can take you down swiftly if you underestimate them.

However, you can dominate this early-game boss if you analyze his attack patterns and use the right strategies.

Preparation For The Fight

Before taking on the Wandering Wight, ensure you're well-prepared and properly equipped. Although you'll have limited gear for this early-game boss, you can still use a few key strategies to improve your chances of success against this sturdy boss. Here's a suitable build to tackle the Wandering Wight Boss:

As the fight with Wandering Wight occurs early in the first chapter, you won’t have a lot of items in your arsenal. The Red Tides transformation spell is invaluable when facing the Wandering Wight boss, so it is better to claim it before facing the beast.

You can get the transformation spell near the same area where you fight Wandering Wight. Instead of going straight from the shrine, simply head left, cross the bridge, and continue forward. As soon as you hear a voice, follow it as it will lead to Guangzhi . You can take up a short battle with him and obtain the spell.

To defeat Guangzhi effectively, watch out for his spinning slash combos and counter with quick and short attacks. Keep your distance and tackle his ranged attacks by either dodging or sprinting around the area.

After defeating Guangzhi, you’ll gain the Red Tides transformation spell, allowing you to use defeated chiefs' abilities.

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How To Defeat Wandering Wight

Once you're all geared up, approach the boss and begin the battle. The boss might initially seem calm and an easy target, but his claps can put you to sleep if you're not cautious enough.

The Wandering Wight’s attacks are diverse and require different strategies to counter. Attacks like Run And Clap and Ground Slams are straightforward strikes. You can counter them by dodging to the sides or creating some distance.

The boss also tries to catch you off guard with cunning moves like Swipe and Shuffle Combo in which he lowers himself and sweeps his hands in a wide arc. To avoid this, either back away or dodge behind him to stay clear of his range.

Another dangerous move is the Headbutt in which the Wight pulls his head back before slamming it forcefully into the ground. To avoid this quick attack, you have to react swiftly and dodge back as soon as you see his head movement .

In addition to the close-range strikes, Wight can also deal with ranged attacks in which he leans back and releases a powerful glowing blast. You can dodge the beam by diving left or right after noticing the glow.

While dodging his quick-paced and heavy attacks, make sure to land some combos and quick blows whenever you see an opening. As you get the chance, make sure to use the immobilize spell and throw in a light combo along with a heavy attack. Make the most out of Wight’s dazed state and cast heavy strikes before letting him recover.

These strategies will allow you to take a chunk of the boss’s health. After getting the beast’s health below 50 percent, it is recommended to use the Red Tides spell. As this will effectively make you invulnerable for a large portion of the fight, and may even see you through to the end.

At this point, stick with the normal strikes while dodging and landing heavy attacks whenever you see an opening. Continue this strategy until you bring the beast down.

Rewards From The Boss Fight

Once you take down the sturdy beast, you get the following rewards:

• Blood of the Iron Bull

If you take on the Wandering Wight as soon as you encounter them and defeat them, you won't have the ability to absorb spirits, so continue through the chapter, and then loop back when you meet the NPC that provides this ability.

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Geographic tongue results from the loss of tiny hairlike structures on your tongue's surface. These structures are called papillae. The loss of these papillae appears as smooth, red patches of different shapes and sizes.

Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of the tongue. The tongue usually is covered with tiny, pinkish-white bumps called papillae. These papillae are actually fine, hairlike structures. With geographic tongue, patches on the surface of the tongue are missing papillae. These patches are smooth and red, often with slightly raised borders.

This condition is called geographic tongue because the patches make your tongue look like a map. The patches often appear in one area and then move to a different part of the tongue.

Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it does not cause health issues. It's not related to infection or cancer. Geographic tongue sometimes can cause tongue pain and make you more sensitive to certain foods, such as spices, salt and even sweets.

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Symptoms of geographic tongue may include:

• Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches on the top or side of your tongue. These patches may look like sores.
• Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of the patches.
• Pain or burning feeling in some cases, most often related to eating spicy or acidic foods.

Many people with geographic tongue have no symptoms.

Geographic tongue can continue for days, months or years. The problem often goes away on its own, but it may appear again later.

When to see a doctor

Because most people with geographic tongue don't show symptoms, they won't need treatment. If you have symptoms, they may be related to a fungal infection, so see your doctor or dentist. In some cases, medicine may be prescribed to help ease symptoms.

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The cause of geographic tongue is not known, and there's no way to prevent it. There may be a link between geographic tongue and other conditions, such as psoriasis. This is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches. But more research is needed to learn about possible connections to other health conditions.

Risk factors

Factors that may increase your risk of geographic tongue include:

• Family history. Some people with geographic tongue have a family history of it. So genetic factors may raise the risk.
• Fissured tongue. People with geographic tongue often have a condition called fissured tongue. This is when deep grooves, called fissures, appear on the surface of the tongue.

Complications

Geographic tongue is harmless, but it can sometimes be uncomfortable. It does not pose a threat to your health, cause long-term complications or raise your risk of major health problems.

This condition can cause anxiety. That's because the appearance of the tongue may be embarrassing, depending on how well the patches can be seen. It also may be hard to believe that nothing is seriously wrong.

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