Generalized granuloma annulare presenting as arcuate dermal erythema.
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).
Milicić
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V
Department of Dermatology, Kragujevac Clinical Center, Zmaj Jovina 30, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia. vesna.milicic@sbb.rs
Ravić-Nikolić
A
A
Jovović-Dagović
B
B
Ristić
G
G
Mitrović
S
S
D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016460:Granuloma Annulare / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005938:Glucocorticoids