This ring-like lesion is smooth and without scaling, typical of granuloma annulare. This image displays a small, smooth, round, slightly elevated lesion typical of granuloma annulare. This image displays a smooth, light pink, ring-like, slightly elevated lesion typical of granuloma annulare. This image displays a smooth, ring-like lesion typical of granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare has non-scaling, round, ring-like skin lesions. This image displays the raised edge typical of granuloma annulare as well as multiple lesions, combining the ring shapes. This image displays subtle ring shapes in a child with granuloma annulare. This image displays the tops of a hand and foot affected by granuloma annulare. This image displays granuloma annulare on the elbow.
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This ring-like lesion is smooth and without scaling, typical of granuloma annulare.
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Overview
Granuloma annulare is a common skin condition where bumps appear over the joints and the backs of the hands. Its cause is not known, and most outbreaks of granuloma annulare go away after a few years with or without treatment.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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