Re: Grannuloma Annulare

Is this skin condition caused by some sort of parasite? My brother-in-law has had this for a couple of years. His dermatologist gave him the name of what he has but dosnt know what causes it. Any help would be appreciated!
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Below are links re this condition which many doctors believe is immunological. Have you visited the oil pulling forum. Quite a few people with varying skin problems have reported improvements with OP. At the top of the OP forum page, click on the "R" and on "Description" for more info.

http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/granuloma_annulare.html
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a common condition of unknown cause. It appears most often over knuckles and other joints or in places that are subject to frequent, mild injury such as the back of the hands or top of the feet. It is seen most often in older children and young adults.

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic753.htm
There is some evidence to suggest that GA is an immunologic disease in the form of delayed type hypersensitivity reaction.

http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/GranulomaAnnulare.htm
What other diseases does granuloma annulare look like?
Granuloma annulare is most often confused with ringworm. It may also look like insect bites, or the initial lesion of Lyme disease, which is called erythema migrans. For this reason, it is important for your dermatologist to inspect these lesions to make the correct diagnosis.