Granuloma annulare
Granuloma annulare or ga is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin that shows up as raised reddish bumps that often form rings. It is usually seen on hands, elbows, knees, but can be almost anywhere on the body. It can be treated with topical or injected steroids as well as a variety of other medications.
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What's granuloma annulare disease?
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How do you treat granuloma annulare?
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What is the best way to treat granuloma annulare?
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What is the definition or description of: granuloma annulare?
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Is there a certain ethnicity that suffers from granuloma annulare more than others?
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Granuloma annulare is considered idiopathic. Origin, trajectory, cure are all enigmatic. What is the state of research into this widespread disease?
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Is it possible to have granuloma annulare on your face? If yes, how can I treat it?
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What are the some treatments for granuloma annulare?
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Can you tell me how to get rid of my granuloma annulare?
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Do steroid injections work on granuloma annulare, and if so how does it affect the injection site.
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A 52-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have plastic surgeon remove granuloma annulare? I have 12, they are coming off, one way or another.
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A 34-year old asked:
My daughter was just diagnosed with granuloma annulare. She was prescribed a topical cream. Is this something she'll have the rest of her life?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Why do I continually have reoccurrences of granuloma annulare and tinea versicolor??
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A 32-year old female asked about a female:
My 7 yr old had LCH in jaw. Gone but granuloma annulare masses all over. Last scan was March, how often should I have her eval? Went to outofstate dr.
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A 45-year old asked:
My rash is either erythema multiforme, granuloma annulare?
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How can I tell if my rash is erythema multiforme or granuloma annulare?
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My daughter has been dignosed with granuloma annulare but she has extreme pain in her feet and ankle. Is this normal?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is granuloma annulare a symptom of lupus ? I have 5 large spots on right hand They started Small and have grown in size to almost dime size
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A 37-year old female asked:
I suffer from granuloma annulare, erythema annulare centrifugum, erythema nodosum, and low IgM. Are these related or might they have a common cause?
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I have granuloma annulare on my thumb and elbow. My dermatologist says there isn't much that can be done to get rid of it. Any home remedies?
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Can granulmoa annulare be prevented?
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What is the treatment for granuloma annulare?
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Is there a new treatment for granuloma annulare available involving anti-bacterals?
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Raynauds; granuloma annulare systemic; hx gross hematuria w clots-dx w inflammation and hunners lesions had s/p; extreme joint pain and some swelling-mostly one sided; brain fog; bloating/loss of some appetite; woozy/fatiguedneg ANA. What is hpng?
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What is a pyogenic granuloma?
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What is a calcified granuloma?
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What is granuloma on the eardrum?
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Are non caseating granuloma autoimmune?
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What is the cause of tinea and granuloma
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What are the tests for pyogenic granuloma?
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