Granuloma annulare in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infections. General Health Encyclopedia Granuloma Annulare Granuloma annulare is a common condition of unknown cause which affects the skin of teenagers or young adults. The centre of each ring is often a little depressed. It usually affects both hands, or limbs, symmetrically. It can occur on other sites of the body such as the abdomen or neck, and is occasionally quite widespread.
Many patients have a cold hand or foot tendency.
New Zealand Dermatological Society. Granuloma Annulare Ruby Ghadially, M.B., Ch. This is not malignant or contagious. The skin on the bottoms of feet and backs of fingers, and on the hands, arms, elbows, legs, and knees is involved. 1999 American Medical Association.