Is granuloma annulare contagious?
Disease description:
I’ve discovered I have granuloma annulare and am worried about transmitting it to others. Is granuloma annulare contagious?
Granuloma annulare is noncontagious. In clinical medicine, its exact etiology remains unclear; however, it is thought to be associated with immunologic, genetic, infectious, and systemic factors. Clinically, it manifests as papular skin lesions and is typically self-limiting, resulting in an excellent prognosis. Healing occurs without scarring, and the condition is not transmissible.