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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is granuloma annulare?

Granuloma annulare is a ring-patterned skin rash. It mainly affects young adults, and the most common areas impacted are hands and feet. It can be localized to a specific area on the skin or spread diffusely 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 annulare can be treated with corticosteroids. Some dermatologists also recommend cryosurgery.

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  • Red skin

References

  • Joshi TP, Duvic M. Granuloma Annulare: An Updated Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Options. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022 Jan;23(1):37-50. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00636-1. Epub 2021 Sep 8. PMID: 34495491; PMCID: PMC8423598.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-021-00636-1

  • Wang J, Khachemoune A. Granuloma Annulare: A Focused Review of Therapeutic Options. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2018 Jun;19(3):333-344. doi: 10.1007/s40257-017-0334-5. PMID: 29230666.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-017-0334-5

  • 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.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.12976

  • Piette EW, Rosenbach M. Granuloma annulare: Pathogenesis, disease associations and triggers, and therapeutic options. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Sep;75(3):467-479. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.03.055. PMID: 27543210.

    https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(15)01500-5/fulltext

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