Granuloma Faciale

Granuloma faciale is benign chronic brown-red/violaceous plaques on face (cheeks/nose/forehead) in middle-aged men, with eosinophilic/neutrophilic infiltrate. Treatment: topical/intralesional corticosteroids; dapsone; cryotherapy; electrodessication/laser ablation; topical calcineurin inhibitors; surgical excision for isolated; follow-up dermatology; monitor recurrence; distinguish from sarcoidosis/lymphoma/cutaneous lupus.

Common Symptoms

Brown-red/violaceous facial plaques; middle-aged men; benign

Causes and Pathogenesis

Eosinophilic/neutrophilic vasculitic infiltrate forms facial granuloma.

Treatment

Topical/intralesional steroids; dapsone; cryotherapy/laser; excision

Preventive Measures

None; benign chronic.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.