Granuloma Annulare is a chronic skin disease, characterized by small to large elevated bumps that form a ring with a normal or sunken center. It normally doesn’t itch. The cause of Granuloma Annulare is unknown, and it is considered harmless. The condition mostly affects adults under 30 years and children. People who have diabetes are more prone to suffer from the condition. Women are affected more than men. Lichen Annularis is sometimes used as synonym.

Causes of Granuloma Annulare

Granuloma annulare is rarely associated with diabetes.
Granuloma annulare most often affects children and young adults. It is slightly more common in girls.
The condition is usually seen in otherwise healthy people. Occasionally, it may be associated with diabetes or thyroid disease. Its cause is unknown.
Some types of granuloma annulare have been linked with diabetes but this is very uncommon in the ordinary type. It usually affects children and young adults.

Symptoms of Granuloma Annulare

The following are the most common symptoms of granuloma annulare. However, each individual may experience symptoms granuloma annulare differently :-

One or several rings of bumps on feet, legs, or hands.
Yellowish or skin-colored bumps.
Granuloma annulare may appear as a firm nodule under the skin of the arms or legs.
The papules don’t scale or hurt.
Papules around the ring are close but don’t grow together.

Diagnosis of Granuloma Annulare

The diagnosis of granuloma annulare is usually based on the appearance of the skin lesions.The doctor does a visual examination of the skin, reviews your history of diabetes and takes a skin sample.

Treatment of Granuloma Annulare

It is in most cases unnecessary for any treatment.
Topical cortisone preparations provide limited results.
Cortisone injections are more effective than the creams.
PUVA light therapy can be used, though it has the side effect of sunburn symptoms on surrounding skin areas.
Tranilast application for a period of three months may reduce the appearance of Granuloma Annulare.

Home Remedies for Granuloma Annulare

Apply natural mayonnaise, either homemade or from natural foods store. Massage into skin, leave on for 15-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Always massage a cellulite cream thoroughly with your fingertips. It makes them double effective.
Granuloma Annulare suffering patients must follow a detox diet - a healthy low-fat, high fibre diet containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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