Granuloma Annulare Possible condition, lab test revealed allergic reaction instead
Basics:
(from American Academy of Dermatology pamphlet)
Skin lesion: raised, bumpy, ring-shaped with clear center (often mistaken for ringworm); usually does not itch or peel.
Also mistaken for initial lesion of Lyme disease (erythema migrans).
Cause unknown, possibly "immune system reaction" (duh!), however not considered a disease or sign of illness even though possible relationship with diabetes is under study.
Eventually disappears months or years later without a scar.
Other sources:
The rings are caused by an autoimmune reaction that causes over-productive leukocytosis, an over abundant production of white blood cells. These WBCs do not flow freely through the blood but instead clump together and can not effectively move through thin capillaries, rising to just underneath the surface of the patient's skin, resulting in the characteristic rings.
Treatments
Natural Aids
Many of these can be used topically or added to foods/drinks.
Aloe Vera gel has the ability to reach deeper skin layers, directly easing the inflammation (and itching) and enhancing the healing of skin wounds that arise from granuloma annulare rashes and bumps.
Ginger is a well known spice that has a strong anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial effects.
Many of these can be used topically or added to foods/drinks.
Aloe Vera gel has the ability to reach deeper skin layers, directly easing the inflammation (and itching) and enhancing the healing of skin wounds that arise from granuloma annulare rashes and bumps.
Ginger is a well known spice that has a strong anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial effects.