Granuloma annulare

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Granuloma, annulare on the elbow

Granuloma, annulare on the legs

Granuloma annulare - close-up

Granuloma annulare on the eyelid

Granuloma annulare usually causes no other symptoms, but the rash may be slightly itchy.

Patients usually notice a ring of small, firm bumps (papules) over the backs of the forearms, hands or feet. Occasionally, multiple rings may be found.

Rarely, granuloma annulare may appear as a firm nodule under the skin of the arms or legs.

Your physician may consider the diagnosis of fungal infection when looking at your skin. A skin scraping and KOH test can be used to tell the difference between granuloma annulare and a fungal infection.

A skin biopsy may also be necessary to confirm the diagnosis of granuloma annulare.

Review Date: 07/27/2006
Reviewed By: Shlomit Halachmi, MD, PhD, Private Practice Specializing in Dermatology, Somerville, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.