Yes, it's absolutely possible! While it's not the most common place psoriasis shows up, the tongue and mouth can be affected. Oral psoriasis is considered rare, but it does happen.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: "When I first got this as a teen, my tongue went raw. Like someone had shaved off all my taste buds, my tongue Show Full Answer
Yes, it's absolutely possible! While it's not the most common place psoriasis shows up, the tongue and mouth can be affected. Oral psoriasis is considered rare, but it does happen.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: "When I first got this as a teen, my tongue went raw. Like someone had shaved off all my taste buds, my tongue went smooth. It hurt to eat anything flavorful." There are a few tongue-related things that can occur with psoriasis:
- Oral psoriasis – Red, shiny, or painful patches directly on the tongue
- Geographic tongue – Red areas with white borders that look like a map
- Fissured tongue – A groove running down the center of the tongue, found more often in people with psoriasis
- Oral thrush – A yeast infection in the mouth that's more common in people with psoriasis, especially those on biologics or steroids
- Burning mouth syndrome – A burning, dry, or tingling feeling in the mouth
It's really important to get it checked out by your dermatologist or doctor so you get the right diagnosis and treatment. Some of these conditions can look similar but need different treatments.
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