Granuloma annulare

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Since granuloma annulare often develops on the sun-exposed areas of the hands and forearms, protecting these areas from the sun by limiting exposure, covering with appropriate clothing or applying a high-quality sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) may be of some help.

References
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