Preferred Name |
granuloma annulare |
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Synonyms |
granuloma annulare Granulome annulare |
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Definitions |
Granuloma annulare is a long-term (chronic) skin disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. The most commonly affected areas are the forearms, hands and feet. The lesions associated with granuloma annulare usually resolve without treatment. Strong steroids (applied as a cream or injection) are sometimes used to clear the rash more quickly. Most symptoms will disappear within 2 years (even without treatment), but recurrence is common. The underlying cause of granuloma annulare is unknown. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0006554 |
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has_exact_synonym |
granuloma annulare Granulome annulare |
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label |
granuloma annulare |
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prefixIRI |
MONDO:0006554 |
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prefLabel |
granuloma annulare |
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seeAlso |
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6546/granuloma-annulare |
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textual definition |
Granuloma annulare is a long-term (chronic) skin disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. The most commonly affected areas are the forearms, hands and feet. The lesions associated with granuloma annulare usually resolve without treatment. Strong steroids (applied as a cream or injection) are sometimes used to clear the rash more quickly. Most symptoms will disappear within 2 years (even without treatment), but recurrence is common. The underlying cause of granuloma annulare is unknown. |
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subClassOf |