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Skin disease
Granuloma annulare
Ring-shaped lesions, skin-coloured or pinkish, commonly on the backs of the hands and feet in children and young people. It is benign and not contagious.
Many cases clear up on their own within months to years; treatment is available for persistent or widespread forms.
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