Chronic dermatological condition which presents as reddish bumps on skin arranged in a circle or ring - also try Granuloma.Encyclopedia Entry for Granuloma Annulare :Granuloma annulare. GA most often affects children and young adults. It is slightly more common in females. The condition is usually seen in otherwise healthy people. Sometimes, it may be associated with diabetes or thyroid disease. The exact cause of GA is unknown.GA usually causes no other symptoms, but the rash may be slightly itchy. People usually notice a ring of small, firm bumps (papules) over the backs of the forearms, hands, or feet. Occasionally, they may find a number of rings. In rare cases, GA appears as a firm nodule under the skin of the arms or legs. In some cases, the rash spreads all over the body.Your health care provider may think you have a fungal infection when looking at your skin as the ring shape may look like ringworm. A skin scraping and KOH test can be used to tell the difference between GA and a fungal infection. You may also need a skin punch biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of GA.GA can resolve on its own. You may not need treatment for GA, except for cosmetic reasons. Very strong steroid creams or ointments are sometimes used to clear up the rash more quickly. Injections of steroids directly into the rings may also be effective. Some providers may choose to freeze the bumps with liquid nitrogen. People with severe or widespread cases may need medicines that suppress the immune system. Laser and ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) may also help.In most cases, GA disappears without treatment within 2 years. But, the rings can remain for many years. The appearance of new rings years later is not uncommon.Call your provider if you notice a ring-like bumps anywhere on your skin that do not go away within a few weeks.Pseudorheumatoid nodule - subcutaneous granuloma annulare; GA.Granuloma annulare - close-up Granuloma annulare - close-up Granuloma annulare on the eyelid Granuloma annulare on the eyelid Granuloma annulare on the elbow Granuloma annulare on the elbow Granuloma annulare on the legs Granuloma annulare on the legs.Habif TP. Cutaneous manifestations of internal disease.