atrophic glossitis

Atrophic glossitis (bald tongue): The tongue loses its bumpy texture, becoming smooth.

"Our report should alert physicians and dental practitioners to consider celiac disease in managing cases of idiopathic atrophic glossitis."

The classic clinical syndrome for B deficiency is a seborrhoeic dermatitis-like eruption, atrophic glossitis with ulceration, angular cheilitis, conjunctivitis, intertrigo, and neurologic symptoms of somnolence, confusion, and neuropathy.

Smooth tongue (also known as "Atrophic glossitis," "Bald tongue," "Hunter glossitis," and "Moeller glossitis") is a condition characterized by a smooth glossy tongue that is often tender/painful.