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Granuloma Annulare
Medical Questions » Granuloma Annulare
| Name: Granuloma Annulare |
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| Harmless, slightly disfiguring lumps on skin. |
Causes of Granuloma Annulare
Unknown. More common in teenagers and young adults. |
Symptoms of Granuloma Annulare
One or more ring shaped lumps of l-3cm. diameter on back of hands, elbows or top of feet covered with normal skin but varying in color from red to white. |
Tests for Granuloma Annulare
Diagnosis confirmed by a skin biopsy. |
Treatment for Granuloma Annulare
No ideal treatment exists. Application of potent steroid creams, or injections of steroids into the skin lesion are sometimes successful. Cryotherapy (freezing), ultraviolet light and medications used to treat cancer are other options.
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Complications of Granuloma Annulare of its treatment
May be associated with diabetes. |
Likely Outcome of Granuloma Annulare
Spontaneous regression possible over years. |
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