Actinic Granuloma

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Actinic granuloma is a cutaneous condition characterized histologically by a dermal infiltrate of macrophages.:706

Actinic granuloma is an asymptomatic granulomatous reaction that affects sun-exposed skin, most commonly on the face, neck, and scalp. It is characterized by annular or polycyclic lesions that slowly expand centrifugally and have an erythematous elevated edge and a hypopigmented, atrophic center. Advise to reduce exposure to the sun and to use sunscreen. Treatment with topical halometasone cream, pimecrolimus cream.


See also

  • Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma
  • Skin lesion
  • List of cutaneous conditions