Granuloma annulare (GA) is usually a self-limited, benign granulomatous disease of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It's generalized or disseminated form is associated with underlying diabetes mellitus and at times it precedes the sign and symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

Granuloma annulare patients are better to be assessed for diabetes mellitus, but the relationship between this skin disease and thyroid disorders or tuberculin skin test still needs to be investigated.

2021年7月1日 · This population-based cohort study identified associations between GA and baseline diabetes and hyperlipidemia as well as between GA and both baseline and incident autoimmune conditions. These findings suggest that diabetes and hyperlipidemia may be risk factors for the development of GA and that au …

2020年12月5日 · This cohort study evaluates whether there is an association between granuloma annulare and type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, autoimmune conditions, and

Granuloma annulare most commonly affects children and young adults, though it may affect people of all ages. It affects women twice as much as men. You may be more likely to have granuloma annulare if you have diabetes, especially Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes.

2021年7月28日 · Prior single-center studies have suggested associations of GA with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disease, but these associations have been inconsistently reported and have not been validated in multicenter studies. 1-3 Here, we aim to evaluate the associations between GA and several comorbidities in the All of Us research program, a ...

Granuloma annulare (GA) has been reported as associated with multiple diseases, mainly diabetes mellitus (DM), thyroid diseases, and dyslipidemia. However, the high prevalence of some of these illnesses makes it difficult to assess whether the association is real or fortuitous.

2024年11月6日 · Granuloma annulare is a cutaneous granulomatous inflammatory disease, whose pathogenesis is poorly understood. It has been associated to several triggers, mostly to diabetes mellitus. In this chapter it is discussed the evidence on the association with those...

2016年9月8日 · A 64-year-old man presented with widespread, erythematous-to-violaceous papules that were distributed symmetrically on his trunk, arms, and legs. Skin biopsy revealed palisading granulomatous...

Granuloma annulare is a skin issue with bumps and ring shapes on the skin. It happens more in people with diabetes. Recent studies show how granuloma annulare and diabetes are connected. Doctors who treat skin and diabetes see the need to work together. They use patient stories, expert advice, and research to help patients better.