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My fingers and toes have turned red
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Bumpy rash that started on the neck, then spread to the rest of the body
Firm flesh-colored papules with visible capillaries on bilateral cheeks
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Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body
Pain in the region, followed by red spots and blisters 2-3 days later
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is granuloma annulare?
Granuloma annulare is a ring patterned rash of the skin. It mostly affects young adults and commonly affected areas are hands and feet. It can be licalised to a particular area on the skin or it can diffusely spread over the skin,
Symptoms of granuloma annulare
Ring-like rash
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for granuloma annulare
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose granuloma annulare
Do you have swollen red ring or circles on your on your hands, legs or body?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Treatment for granuloma annulare
Granuloma annular can be treated by corticosteroids. Some dermatologists also recommend cryosurgery.
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References
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Lukács J, Schliemann S, Elsner P. Treatment of generalized granuloma annulare - a systematic review. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015 Aug;29(8):1467-80. doi: 10.1111/jdv.12976. Epub 2015 Feb 4. PMID: 25651003.
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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