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Granuloma annulare. A clinical review
D F Barron1, M H Cootauco, B A Cohen
1Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Lippincott'S Primary Care Practice
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Granuloma annulare is a common, self-resolving skin condition in children. Recognizing its varied clinical forms is key, as most cases resolve within years without specific treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Granuloma annulare is a benign skin condition.
- It primarily affects children and is typically self-limiting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the clinical variants of granuloma annulare.
- To emphasize the importance of recognizing these variants.
- To inform about the prognosis and management of granuloma annulare.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical presentations of granuloma annulare.
- Discussion of diagnostic considerations.
- Summary of treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Granuloma annulare presents in several clinical forms: localized, subcutaneous, disseminated, and perforating.
- The disorder is usually self-limiting, resolving within months to years.
- Association with systemic disease is rare.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must identify diverse granuloma annulare presentations.
- Most pediatric cases resolve spontaneously, requiring only counseling.
- Understanding prognosis aids appropriate patient and family guidance.