What Do Annular Granulomas On The Shin Indicate Despite Using Steroids And Methotrexate?
steroids or methotrexate. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid and RA in the meantime. I was only seen at a rheumatologist because my doctor suspected it was Lupus, it was not. Do you think it could be Lymes?
Evaluation of annular granuloma
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The causes of annular granuloma include diabetes, thyroid problems, sun exposure, insect bite, and infections.
Lyne disease is definitely a possibility. Presence of Borrelia (bacteria causing Lyme disease) can be confirmed by doing the FFM (Focus floating microscopy) testing and PCR analysis of the tissue. Once confirmed antibiotics need to be initiated.
I also recommend getting your sugar levels checked to rule out diabetes. Adequately treat hypothyroidism. Take thyroid medications as prescribed.
If steroid creams are not helping, a steroid injection into the annular granuloma can be tried.
Hope this answers your questions
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Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
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Hello again,
Yes, it is possible for the Borrelia infection to persist and cause Granuloma Annulare for many years.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Lyne is the side as caused by infection with the bacteria 'Borrelia Burgdorgferi'.
Borrelia is the name of the bacteria and lyme is the name of the disease caused by it.
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Dr.Lekshmi