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Facial Rash Flashcards

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What is this?

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Granuloma Faciale

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What causes it and what must be done to Ix?

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Inflammatory cells in the skin.

Biopsy needs to be done to exclude other sinister causes of similar lesions (SCC etc)

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What is the relationship between granuloma faciale and the sun?

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  1. Lesions appear more commonly on sun exposed areas.
  2. Lesions darken when exposed to the sun
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What is the treatment for granuloma faciale?

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Relapses and Remits

  • Treatment rarely gets rid of it completely
  • Medical: Topical steroids, Triamcinolone,
  • Surgical - cryotherapy, excision but risk of scarring.
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