What are the whitish purple lines under my tongue?

Question

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?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

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.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, nothing to worry. These are normal striations. As I earlier said, take multivitamins for a month once daily and avoid too much citrus fruits and hot meals for a month.