Granuloma Annulare

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Los Angeles and Santa Monica, CA

Granuloma annulare is a harmless type of skin rash that often presents with ring-shaped lesions. Although the condition can appear anywhere on the skin, favored sites are the hands, feet, elbows, and ankles. It is typically found in children, teenagers, and young adults. Granuloma annulare is more prevalent in women. The exact cause for the condition is unknown. Various treatment options are available with the most common being topical medications and/or intralesional steroid injections.

About Dr. Paul Yamauchi

Dermatologist · Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center

Board certification
American Board of Dermatology (verify)
Education and training
  • Degree, UCLA
  • Degree, UCSB
  • Degree, Case Western Reserve University
Memberships
  • Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow, American Society of Dermatology Surgery
  • Medical Board, National Psoriasis Foundation
  • Scientific Advisory Council, National Eczema Association
NPI
1720074537

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