Photodistributed granuloma annulare responsive to topical corticosteroids

Authors

  • Shibani S. Bhatia Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Sudhir U. K. Nayak Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Shrutakirthi D. Shenoi Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Kanthilatha Pai Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20191777

Keywords:

Granuloma annulare, Photodistribution, Annular, Corticosteroids

Abstract

Granuloma annulare is a benign granulomatous disorder which is usually of unknown etiology. It is usually known to be associated with diabetes mellitus. It presents in various forms like localized, generalized, subcutaneous and perforating. We report a 52 year old female who presented with annular lesions exclusively over sun-exposed areas and was diagnosed with granuloma annulare. Photodistributed pattern of granuloma annulare has rarely been mentioned in the literature.

Author Biography

Shibani S. Bhatia, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India

Junior resident

Department of dermatology

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Published

2019-04-26

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