Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	119601
DOI	10.5662/wjm.119601
Country	Chile

Category	Dermatology
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue and other mucocutaneous melanoses: Distinct conditions or manifestations of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Francisco Urbina and Emilio Sudy
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Corresponding Author	Francisco Urbina, MD, Dermatologist, Private Practice, Algeciras 583, Las Condes, Santiago 7550000, Región Metropolitana, Chile. fcourbina@hotmail.com
Key Words	Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue; Laugier-Hunziker syndrome; Mucosal melanoses; Labial melanotic macule; Oral melanosis; Genital melanosis; Vulvar melanosis; Penile melanosis; Volar melanosis; Longitudinal melanonychia
Core Tip	Mucocutaneous melanoses are more common in dark-skinned populations, but they can also appear in the same areas in light-skinned individuals, perhaps leading to overrepresentation in the literature. When the lesions are diverse or affect different areas, they form what is known as Laugier-Hunziker syndrome, which may not truly represent a syndrome or disease. In our opinion, solitary lesions or those confined to one area should be called “melanosis” (such as labial, genital, volar, etc.). If multiple lesions affect two or more different anatomical areas, the condition could be termed Laugier-Hunziker melanosis.
Citation	Urbina F, Sudy E. Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue and other mucocutaneous melanoses: Distinct conditions or manifestations of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome? World J Methodol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5662/wjm.119601
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Received	2026-02-14 00:38
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-14 01:45
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-27 10:51
Return for Revision	2026-03-27 10:51
Revised	2026-05-02 17:41
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-31 02:50
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-31 09:47
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