Generalized granuloma annulare presenting as arcuate dermal erythema.

Abstract

Generalized granuloma annulare (GGA) is an uncommon cutaneous disease of unknown origin, characterized by numerous flesh-colored to erythematous papules with or without annular configuration. Clinical associations of GGA with diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, malignancies, AIDS, and chronic hepatitis C virus infection have been reported. Therapy has been attempted with various modalities with moderate efficacy. We report a case of GGA presenting as arcuate dermal erythema with excellent therapeutic response to corticosteroid therapy (a short course of intramuscular corticosteroids, a prolonged low oral dose, and topical corticosteroids).

• Authors: V Milicić, A Ravić-Nikolić, B Jovović-Dagović, G Ristić, S Mitrović
• Journal: Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica (Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat) Vol. 19 Issue 1 Pg. 25-7 ( 2010) ISSN: 1581-2979 [Electronic] Slovenia
• PMID: 20372771 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids

Topics

• Female
• Glucocorticoids (therapeutic use)
• Granuloma Annulare (drug therapy, pathology)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Treatment Outcome