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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Granuloma Annulare  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Granuloma Annulare: This ring-like lesion is smooth and without scaling, typical of granuloma annulare. Divider line
This ring-like lesion is smooth and without scaling, typical of granuloma annulare.
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Signs and Symptoms
Granuloma annulare occurs most frequently over the joints or in areas that have had mild injury. The most common locations for granuloma annulare include:
  • Backs of the hands and tops of the fingers
  • Tops of the feet
  • Around the elbows
  • Around the knees
The lesions of granuloma annulare are usually found in the same areas on both sides of the body (symmetrically).

Granuloma annulare appears as small (1–3 mm), skin-colored or pink bumps. These bumps, which are smooth rather than scaly, may occur singly or in groups. Each bump may expand in size, leaving a shallow dent in the center, which may be lighter or darker than the normal skin. Granuloma annulare may also appear as several small bumps that merge to form a ring, 1–5 cm in diameter. Healed lesions of granuloma annulare do not leave scars.

Granuloma annulare does not usually have any symptoms, though some people may have itching.
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