Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Reveals Rare Skin Condition—But What Is Granuloma Annulare?
. The most common form of it is localized granuloma annulare, which shows up as small, firm red or yellow colored bumps that appear like a ring on the skin. The exact cause of granuloma annulare is unknown, NORD says, although there are some theories that it’s caused by trauma, sun exposure,With granuloma annulare, “the body forms pockets of inflammation in the skin,” says
, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.It usually looks like small, red bumps that can group into circular lesions, Dr. Goldenberg says. “Most patients have just a few bumps. But some patients, especially diabetics, can have hundreds of these all over the body,” he says.
The size of the lesions usually varies from one to five centimeters, NORD says, and granuloma annulare usually shows up on the feet, hands, and fingers. Granuloma annulare “can be itchy or irritating” or may cause no symptoms, Dr. Goldenberg says.The lesions usually disappear without treatment—but they usually come back, NORD says. But if granuloma annulare bothers someone, it can be treated with steroid injections and topical creams, Dr. Goldenberg says.
Ohashi says she now feels like it’s important for her to show off her lesions. “So many people try to hide it,” she said. “Recently someone said, ‘I was able to take the bandage off my hand to show my granuloma because you inspired me.’ That was such an amazing thing to hear. Why should we have to hide?”
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