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Granuloma Annulare

Conspectus

Granuloma annulare est afectio cutis quae eruptionem elevatam vel tubercula in forma annuli efficit, plerumque in manibus et pedibus. Granuloma annulare (gran-u-LOW-muh an-u-LAR-e) est afectio cutis quae eruptionem elevatam vel tubercula in forma annuli efficit. Genus frequentissimum iuvenes adultos afficit, plerumque in manibus et pedibus. Laesiones cutis minores et quaedam medicamenta condicionem excitare possunt. Non est contagio et plerumque non dolorosa, sed te conscium facere potest. Et si conditio diuturna fit, anxietatem emotivam efficere potest. Curatio cutem paulatim purgare potest, sed tubercula redire solent. Non curata, conditio a paucis septimanis ad decennia durare potest.

Signa

Signa et symptomata granulomatis annulati variabilia esse possunt, secundum typum: Localizatum. Hic est vulgarissimus typus granulomatis annulati. Limites exanthematis circulares vel semicirculares sunt, diametro usque ad 2 pollices (5 centimetra). Exanthema frequentissime in manibus, pedibus, manibus et talis iuvenum adultorum occurrit. Generalizatum. Hic typus infrequens est et plerumque adultos afficit. Tubercula efficit quae exanthema in plerisque corporis partibus formant, trunco, brachiis et cruribus inclusis. Exanthema incommodum vel pruriginem efficere potest. Sub cute. Typus qui plerumque parvulos afficit, granuloma annulare subcutaneum appellatur. Parva, firma tubercula sub cute efficit, loco exanthematis. Tubercula in manibus, tibiis et capite for mantur. Medicum tuum voca si exanthema vel tubercula in forma annuli evolvis quae intra paucas septimanas non abeunt.

Quando medicum videre

Contacte medicum tuum si exanthematibus vel papulis in forma annuli afficeris quae intra paucas septimanas non evanescunt.

Causae

Causa granulomatis annulati non est clara. Interdum accenditur ab:

  • Morsibus animalium vel insectorum
  • Infectionibus, ut hepatitis
  • Tuberculinis probationibus cutis
  • Vaccinationibus
  • Expositione solari
  • Laesionibus cutis minoribus
  • Medicamentis

Granuloma annulare non est contagiosum.

Res Periculi

Granuloma annulare cum diabete vel morbo thyroideo coniungi potest, frequentissime cum multae papulae per corpus sunt. Rare, cum cancro coniungi potest, praesertim in senibus quorum granuloma annulare grave est, curationi non respondet, vel post curationem cancri redit.

Diagnosis

Praeceptor tuus sanitatis granuloma annulare diagnosticare potest intuendo cutem affectam et sumendo parvum specimen cutis (biopsia) ad examinandum sub microscopio.

Curatio

Granuloma annulare spontaneum tempore remitti potest. Curatio cutem citius purgare potest quam si tractatio omittitur, sed morbus saepe redit. Tuberculi qui post curationem redeunt in eisdem locis apparere solent, et 80% eorum intra biennium solent purgari.

Intractatus, morbus paucas septimanas vel decennia durare potest.

Optiones curationis includunt:

  • Cremae corticosteroidicae vel unguenta. Producta prescriptionis fortitudinis cutem citius purgare possunt. Curator tuus te potest dirigere ad cremam cum fasciis vel plaga adhaesiva contegendam, ut medicina melius operetur.
  • Injectiones corticosteroidicae. Si cutis cum medicamento cremoso vel unguentos non purgat, curator tuus injectionem corticosteroidem suggerere potest. Injectiones repetitae necessariae esse possunt omni 6 ad 8 septimanas donec morbus purgetur.
  • Congelatio. Applicationem nitrogenii liquidi ad aream affectam tuberculos removere potest adiuvare.
  • Therapia lucis. Expositionem cutis affectae ad certos generibus lucis, incluso laseres, interdum utilis est.
  • Medicinae orales. Cum morbus late patet, curator tuus medicinam ore sumptam, sicut antiobiotica vel antimalaria, praescribere potest.

Hi modi tolerandi afflictionem vivendi cum granuloma annulare diuturnum lenire possunt:

  • Routine amicos et familiares adiuva.
  • Adiunge coetum subsidii locali vel reputabili interretiali.
Cura Sui

Hi methodī coping ad levandum afflictionem vivendi cum granuloma annulare diuturnum adiuvare possunt: Confer cum amicis et familiaribus frequenter. Iunge te cum grege adiuvandi locali vel interretiali fide digno.

Praeparans pro tua destinatione

If you have a skin problem, you'll probably first see your family doctor. They might then send you to a doctor who specializes in skin conditions, called a dermatologist.

Getting Ready for Your Appointment:

Before you go, it's helpful to think about these things:

  • Recent travel or time outdoors: Have you been to a new place or spent a lot of time outside recently?
  • Pets or new animal contact: Do you have pets? Have you recently been around new animals?
  • Family or friends with similar symptoms: Are any of your family members or friends experiencing similar skin issues?
  • Medications and supplements: What medicines or vitamins are you taking regularly?

What Happens at Your Appointment:

Your doctor will likely ask you some questions. Having your answers prepared will help you use your appointment time effectively, allowing you to focus on any details you'd like to discuss in more depth.

  • When did the problem start? Exactly when did you first notice the skin condition?
  • Is it uncomfortable? Does the rash or skin problem cause any itching or other discomfort?
  • Has it gotten better or worse? Has the skin problem gotten worse, stayed the same, or improved over time?
  • What treatments have you tried? Have you used any lotions, creams, or other treatments?
  • What seems to help or hurt? Is there anything that seems to make the skin problem better or worse?
  • Other health conditions: Do you have any other health problems, like diabetes or thyroid issues? These can sometimes affect skin conditions.

By being prepared with answers to these questions, you can have a more productive visit with your doctor and get the best possible care for your skin problem.

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