Ring-shaped granuloma is a chronic skin disease manifested in the form of nodular rashes forming the shape of rings, which are located most often on the hands, feet and legs of the legs.
Causes of an annular granuloma
The etiology of a complex disease is not fully understood. Most experts believe that the ring-shaped granuloma arises as a complication in infection with various infections, for example, tuberculosis, when there is a malfunction in the immune system. There is also an opinion that granuloma is a consequence of a violation of carbohydrate metabolism.
Predisposing factors to the development of the disease can be:
- insect bites;
- sunburn ;
- diabetes;
- genetic predisposition;
- injuries;
- infectious diseases.
Symptoms of an annular granuloma
The numerous small nodules and papules forming on the skin have the color of the surrounding skin and form single or multiple rings. Skin covers thus get a reddish or yellowish shade. Occasionally, ulceration is observed. The course of the disease is prolonged, repeated relapses are noted. The diagnosis of "ring-shaped granuloma" is based on clinical manifestations. For confirmation, histological examination of the affected area of the patient's skin can be performed.
How to treat ring-shaped granuloma?
In more than half the cases, the disease, after some time, may suddenly regress. And even experienced specialists can not predict whether the ring-shaped granuloma will pass or will persist in the future. To treat the ring-shaped granuloma, corticosteroid creams, bandages with corticosteroids are used. Also, preparations containing corticosteroids can be administered subcutaneously.
To normalize the immune system, antibiotic drugs inhibiting the formation of antibodies are used. If the patient has a systemic disease (diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, rheumatism, etc.), at the same time, therapy is performed against this disease. Locally used chloroethyl, which irrigated affected areas of the body. Often, PUVA therapy is prescribed-the simultaneous use of psoralens and procedures for irradiation with long-wave ultraviolet.
Treatment of ring-shaped granulomas with folk remedies is primarily aimed at strengthening immunity. We offer one of the recipes of folk medicine:
- 1 tablespoon elecampane and 5 tablespoons of rose hips should be filled with 1 liter of boiling water.
- The drug boils for 15 minutes on low heat, then insists for about 1 hour.
- The medicinal broth is added to the tea.
Echinacea has excellent immunomodulating properties. Modern pharmaceuticals offer echinacea in tablets that take 3 to 4 times a day. Single dose - 1 tablet. Course
For local treatment, it is also recommended to use a herbaceous liana - a dioscree, which contains plant glycosoid saponites.
Prevention of annular granuloma
In order not to manifest such a disease as ring-shaped granuloma, it is recommended to adhere to a healthy lifestyle. In order to timely diagnose the disease with the appearance of ring-shaped rashes, especially on the extensor surfaces of the legs and hands, you should seek help from a dermatologist.