It is thought to be autoimmune; however, the precise cause is still unknown. Granuloma Annulare is a rare skin disease that is long-lasting (chronic), where you find skin rash in the form of red bumps arranged in the shape of a circle or a ring.
Causes of Granuloma Annulare :
The exact cause of Granuloma Annulare is unknown, but it is known that the underlying process is auto-immune in nature. It is frequently linked to other auto-immune diseases in the patient or in close family members, such as diabetes, under-active thyroid, Systemic Lupus, and cancer. Injury to the skin, certain allergies (like gluten), or tetanus vaccine may occasionally trigger this disease. It is more common in females than in males. It can occur at any
Types :
Clinical variations include the following.
- Young adults’ hands, feet, wrists, and ankles are the most common sites for the localized variant of Granuloma Annulare, which typically has skin-colored bumps on the joints.
- The majority of cases of generalized granuloma annulare are in adults, and the rashes typically involve the trunk and extremities as well as a wide area of the body.
- Children are more likely to develop Deep or Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare, which forms a lump beneath the skin that feels rubbery rather than a rash and prefers the edges of the scalp, fingertips, and shins.
- The very uncommon Perforating Granuloma Annulare usually only affects the palms and fingers’ dorsum, and after healing, it leaves a scar.
Symptoms of Granuloma Annulare:
Patients typically notice a ring of firm bumps over the back of their forearms, hands, and feet. These papules start as small pimple-looking bumps, which spread over time. Occasionally, multiple rings may join into one. The most noticeable symptom includes bumpy skin rash, reddish eruptions, circular rash, and mild itching.
Diagnosis of Granuloma Annulare:
You may need a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis because of its distinctive appearance, but it can be clinically diagnosed without one.
Future (Prognosis) of Granuloma Annulare:
Since it is a symptom of an underlying autoimmune disease, it is best treated internally. If untreated, it may turn out to be self-limiting in two years or may last longer.
Treatment for Granuloma Annulare:
- Traditional treatments for Granuloma Annulare include liquid nitrogen to freeze the bumps, topical (local), oral, or injectable cortisone, antibiotics, and ultraviolet therapy. The disease may return after the medication’s effects wear off.
Homeopathic treatment of Granuloma Annulare :
Homeopathy seeks to treat the internal factors by addressing the immune system using oral medications because it recognizes autoimmunity as the underlying cause of Granuloma Annulare and suggests internal, immunological factors are to blame for the disease.
Homeopathic Medicine for Granuloma Annulare :
Lachesis, Silicea, Aluminium, and Arsenic Album.
Comments are closed.