Granuloma Annulare

Question: granuloma annulare? during the year 1979 on my right elbow, right wrist, right knee, left ankle and on my left side rib area some marks had appeared. all tests for leprosy were negative. so done biopsy. it was diagnosed as granuloma annulare. these marks had no sensation. now after about 27 years, for the last one year, i feel numbness (rigidness) on my fingers, while getting up in the moring after night sleep. within a minute they become normal when i rub the fingers. what caused this? is this anyway connected to any other disease like leprosy? i am very eager to get a reply for this enquiry. after diagmnosing granuloma annulare, local injections were taken on the infected areas. after that i did go for any treatment as per docotor's advice. he said two things: (1) good thing- nothing to worry. it will not cause any health problme. (2) bad thing - these marks will not disappear. is there any comsetic treatment? i look forward for a kind reply. simple

Answer: You can buy tanning cream and/or a "cover" for skin discoloration in the makeup department of drug store but I don't have much experience in that department. I wish I could be more help, but wish you the best of luck. Treatment: Because granuloma annulare is usually asymptomatic (causes no symptoms), treatment may not be necessary except for cosmetic reasons. Very strong topical steroid creams or ointments are sometimes used to speed the disappearance of the lesions. Injections of steroids directly into the rings may also be effective. Some physicians may choose to freeze the lesions with liquid nitrogen. In severe cases, ultraviolet light therapy (PUVA) or oral medications may be needed. Expectations (prognosis): Most lesions of granuloma annulare disappear with no treatment within two years. Sometimes, however, the rings can remain for many years. The appearance of new rings years later is not uncommon. Update Date: 7/27/2006 (This is from Medline Plus, below.)

Question: How do you pronounce granuloma annulare? I would like to know how to pronounce the phrase granuloma annulare. I believe it is "GRAN-you-low-mah ann-YOU-Layer-ee". Anyone who has heard this or has a history in medicine or latin should be able to help me out. Heck, even if you just want to take a stab at it, any ideas would be helpful. Thanks for your time!

Answer: You are correct on the granuloma. The second part is .. an you lar ee

Question: Methods of getting rid of granuloma annulare? When I bend my finger it kills. I've already been told not to touch it by my doctor, and he said it would go away in a coupe of years it hasn't. I play the piano and guitar so this is a bit of a problem. Any clue??

Answer: Cortisone injection into a solitary deep granuloma annulare usually will work quickly. Hopefully, your doctor will do this for you.

Question: What to eat and drink to prevent skin sickness called GRANULOMA ANNULARE?

Answer: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…

Question: I've had granuloma annulare for about 6 years... nothing has worked, what has worked for you? I have tried cream after cream after cream. none worked. I am now about to start phototherapy but dont want to waste the time or money if it wont work. I have it all over my legs and feet, and some on my elbows. one night i spilled energy drink on my foot and it dried and the next morning it was better... should i try soaking my feet in it again or could that be dangerous? any home remedies that worked for you?

Answer: When I was about 15 I got really bad GA all around both of my ankles. I went to lots of doctors and lots of them didn't even know what it was. I finally got it diagnosed and was prescribed a cream that cleared it up completely in a few weeks. It's been gone for about 10 years but just started to come back. I went to the doctor to get the same stuff he gave me then. I have it right here and on the bottle it says: Betaderm 0.1% Cre (Tar) Betamethasone valerate cream 0.1% If you haven't tried that one before, It works really great. And it's affordable. I know before when I had lots of GA, some days it would be really bumpy and dark, and other days it would look smooth and light like it was going away. But it never did. It's probably not the energy drink that had any effect on it, just "one of those days" Although if you did want to try, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything.

Question: what is the best way to get rid of granuloma annulare? it is embarrasing!!? I have had it for 10 years and will not wear sandals because it is all around my ankles HELP

Answer: granules on the anus...around the ankles ...you need medical attention.

Question: My daughter has been dignosed with Granuloma Annulare however she has extreme pain in her feet and ankle? She has had pain in her ankle and feet for over 1 yr - causing he to almost be unable to walk. Which is uncommon with granuloma annulare- any ideas of suggestions She has already been tested for diabetes- nothing positive

Answer: well if she has the one problem, I'd have her checked for others, be noisy, be insistent, children don't have pain for no reason. For instance have they checked her for rheumatoid arthritis?

Question: What is Granuloma annulare and what can you do or take to help it?

Answer: Granuloma annulare is a chronic skin condition. It causes reddish bumps that form ring patterns, usually on the hands and feet. This condition resembles ringworm. It occurs mostly in children and young adults and it's also seen with diabetes. Treatment for granuloma annulare would include a prescription steroid cream; so talk to your physician!

Question: Can somebody help me and answer my question? Is there any treatment for skin sikness name GRANULOMA ANNULARE ?

Answer: http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_di… Check out this website. It will help you.

Question: Does anyone have a cure for generalized granuloma annulare?

Answer: I don't think anyone has a cure for it but this site might make useful reading. http://dermatology.cdlib.org/114/NYU/NYU…