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How Can A Small Red Ring On The Leg Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Question: I am a 66 year old white male and have a small (1/4" or less across) red ring on my leg. The red part is about 1/16" wide. The center is normal colored skin perhaps slightly dry and the red ring is slightly raised. It does not itch. I've had it a couple of weeks and tried treating it with clobetasol propionnate which I use for psoriasis, and a topical antibiotic, neither seem to help. I'm leaving town tuesday for a week so I don't have time to schedule my regular physician anytime soon.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Granloma annulare

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.

I an Dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image.


Perhaps it is a solitary granuloma annulare (GA). Granulaoma annulare, as the name indicates is composed of multiple small papules grouped together in an annular configuration. GA is usually asymptomatic. I suggest a skin biopsy for a confirmatory diagnosis. You may schedule it when you return, after consulting with a dermatologist.

Regards.
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How Can A Small Red Ring On The Leg Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Granloma annulare Detailed Answer: hello. thank you for writing to us. I an Dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image. Perhaps it is a solitary granuloma annulare (GA). Granulaoma annulare, as the name indicates is composed of multiple small papules grouped together in an annular configuration. GA is usually asymptomatic. I suggest a skin biopsy for a confirmatory diagnosis. You may schedule it when you return, after consulting with a dermatologist. Regards.