Hello doctor, I was looking at an almost healed canker sore under my tongue and noticed the following whitish purple lines. Are they cause for concern?
Hi. I have gone through your question and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can understand your concern. No, there is nothing to be worried, it is a normal junction between the tongue and floor of the mouth. In your case, it seems it is a little bit hyperkeratinized may be because of some stress. With age, this line gets some pigmentation and becomes appreciable but there is nothing to worry. Please answer the following: If you are a smoker or taking any other sort of tobacco? Also, if there is any hard swelling below your chin or jaw? Take multivitamins once daily for a month.