title: 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.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kragujevac Clinical Center, Zmaj Jovina 30, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia. vesna.milicic@sbb.rs
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Milicić
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ravić-Nikolić
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jovović-Dagović
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ristić
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mitrović
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016460:Granuloma Annulare / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids