Re: HELP! white rings on tongue

From: Alexander Vasserman DDS., BS. (purple543210_at_yahoo.ca)
Date: 06/12/04 

Date: 11 Jun 2004 23:56:59 -0700

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Does the white from the rings wipe off when you scrape it with a
spoon?
If not the anti-fungal medication (Nystatin) would not help.
If it does wipe off and is cured with Nystatin it is probably
Candidiasis and if that is the case you should get tested for HIV.

What you are describing sounds like Migratory Glositis(geographic
tougue).
(The pattern changes over time.)
There is no cure for this condition and the cause is unknown. However
this condition is harmless and it is not contageous so I would not
worry about it.
You should have the condition properly diagnosed to put your mind at
rest.
Consider getting a second opinion from an oral surgeon.

<nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:<9L7yc.6548$mz.4010@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>...
> My doctor noticed white rings on my tongue, he said it could be from overuse
> of Listerine, he prescribed Nystatin and told me to keep an eye on it for a
> week or two.
>
> I'm 23 Years old, I do not smoke or drink or use any kind of chewable
> tobacco.
>
> I do use Listerine and Act (Fluride rinse).
>
> Any thoughts? I'm pretty worried!!
>
> Thanks