doxycycline and granuloma annulare

Since diagnoses I have had 2 sinus infections, 2 bladder infections and high neutrophil count. Does Granuloma Annulare cause this or connected in some way? I am 53 and never have bladder or sinus?

That link is showing images of granuloma annulare. Is that what you think it might be? Can you take a picture of your rash and post it online with a link to it? If you are certain that is the diagnosis, google for granuloma annulare lyme disease. One of the first results is this: Do you have any other symptoms?

Will this go away in time? I've read granuloma annulare is usually benign and self-limited. I won't be able to afford a dermatologist for a while.

Hello, Granuloma annulare is an important possibility to be ruled out from your symptoms and consist of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Localized granuloma annulare (GA) is not often symptomatic and it has a tendency towards spontaneous resolution. We use isotretinoin or phototherapy with oral psoralen and UV-A (PUVA) as first-line options for generalized granuloma annulare. Please discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist.

I really want to know what this rash is and i am getting conflicting answers. I have read about granuloma annulare and it does not seem to have the same characteristics as what I have. I itch and have pain and after it heals it flakes and scars. Though it looks like granuloma annulare I don't know if it is. If anyone has any ideas of what it may be please let me know.

Hello, It is true that Granuloma annulare can occur in patients with thyroiditis and due to association with certain medicines like allopurinol, diclofenac, quinidine, calcitonin, amlodipine, ACE inhibitors, daclizumab, and calcium channel blockers but Mentax is an antifungal and it does not cause granuloma annulare. For exact confirmation you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Hello, One possibility for your symptoms is granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.

Hello, From your symptoms frictional lichenoid dermatitis and granuloma annulare need to be ruled out. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist.

I am 39 and have been dealing with these nodules for 25 years on my feet and hands. They have come and gone, usually during times of severe stress. I have been to doctor after doctor over the years and have just recently been diagnosed with Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare. I have done quite a bit of digging on my own as in my experience with doctors they tend to be too busy to educate you and leave it up to you to find out the details of your ailments yourself.

Hello, I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be lichen nitidus or granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

As I told you I would have thought of T.corporis with only the photo minus history. While agreeing with the earlier diagnosis,generally granuloma annulare lesions are indolent and slow in evolution. My thought here was, can not a patient with GA have tinea growing now? If there are no new lesions and it is the only old ones that are growing I would say it is only GA. It is prudent therefore to have another look at it. My good wishes.

Hello, Biopsy report is fairly accuaret and if the report is showing it as granuloma annulare, then chances of a false biopsy report are very less. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist.

Hello, From the symptoms it can be due to frictional lichenoid dermatitis or granuloma annulare. If the lesions are itchy, then although less likely but scabies needs evaluation. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Hello, It can be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction or granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.

Hello, For these bumps, frictional lichenoid dermatitis and granuloma annulare should be ruled out. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. I suggest you to get it examined and discuss this possibility with a dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

7 months ago I had a stage 2 colon cancer removed and chemo was not advised, even by second opinion. Now my CEA level has gone up a bit and I'm wondering if my granuloma annulare, which has flared up recently, could be a factor. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks.

I have been diagnosed with Granuloma Annulare. I first noticed it as a couple of small lumps in my groin. It began to spread and become larger red lumps. My dermatologist did a biopsy of one of the sites which confirmed this diagnosis. He prescribed Dexometasone cream twice daily which has done absolutely no good. The condition has spread all over the back and sided of both legs, from the knees up, down my sides, and on my back. When I sit my legs burn like fire.

Hello, From your symptoms granuloma annulare needs to be ruled out. Granuloma annulare is a chronic disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.

Hello, I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be granuloma annulare, nummular dermatitis or ringworm. Granuloma annulare consists of reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring which are itchy. Usually it is asymptomatic but due to cosmetic disfigurement topical or oral steroids may be needed. My sincere advice is to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Then it has to be differentiated from other possibilities like ringworm and nummular dermatitis also.

Doxycycline and granuloma annulare

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