title: [Granuloma annulare].
abstract: Granuloma annulare is a benign self-limiting disease of unknown origin, characterized by dermal papules tending to form annular shapes. It belongs to the granulomatous inflammatory skin diseases characterized by histomorphologically detectable granulomas. In addition to localized variants, generalized or disseminated variants also exist. The disease is often asymptomatic and does not require therapy in every case. Established therapies for localized forms of granuloma annulare are glucocorticosteroids, cream PUVA and cryosurgery. Antimalarials, antileprotics, retinoids, fumarates, UVA1 phototherapy and photochemotherapy are of value in disseminated cases. Recent case reports demonstrate the successful treatment of granuloma annulare with topical calcineurin antagonists or imiquimod and with the systemic administration of biologicals.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hautkrankheiten und Allergologie, HUMAINE-Vogtland-Klinikum Plauen GmbH. lutz.kowalzick@web.de
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kowalzick
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016460:Granuloma Annulare / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents