Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-02 11:25:39 EST, you write: << << ... a series of odd raised boil-like mounds on my hands and arms ... [my dermatologist suggested] an insulin resistance problem) treated me with oral antibiotics (I needed a double course), but also had me use microban ointment under fingernails and in my nostrils for several weeks. What was interesting was that before a boil erupted, I had a slight itchy sensation in the area first. >> You know, kiddo, that sounds like granuloma annulare. Have you done a web search and looked at the pictures of it? >> Well, not actually...there's no visible head with the granuloma annulare and it doesn't erupt. Don't hurt or itch and antibiotics would have absolutely no effect on it. Vicki, who has bonafide biopsy proven GA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 Carol wrote: << ... a series of odd raised boil-like mounds on my hands and arms ... [my dermatologist suggested] an insulin resistance problem) treated me with oral antibiotics (I needed a double course), but also had me use microban ointment under fingernails and in my nostrils for several weeks. What was interesting was that before a boil erupted, I had a slight itchy sensation in the area first. >> You know, kiddo, that sounds like granuloma annulare. Have you done a web search and looked at the pictures of it? Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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