What is it? Granuloma Faciale is a rare benign skin condition, characterised by single or multiple erythematous (red) papules, plaques or nodules. This condition is more common in males and, […]
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Granuloma Annulare
What is it? Granuloma Annulare is a harmless skin condition. Localised Granuloma Annulare more commonly occurs over bony prominences. Although it commonly resolves on its own within a few months […]
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
What is it? Also known as … Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is the name given to a rash which is caused by a viral infection. It is typically […]
Granulomatous Cheilitis
What is it? Also known as … Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Miescher’s Cheilitis Granulomatous Cheilitis is a rare condition characterised by persistent, diffuse, soft-to-firm swelling of one or both lips. What causes […]
Grönblad–Strandberg Syndrome
Also known as … Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) is a progressive systemic disorder resulting from the accumulation of calcium and minerals in the elastic fibres of the connective […]
Glucagonoma Syndrome
Also known as … Necrolytic Migratory Erythema (NME), Pseudo-glucagonoma Syndrome. Necrolytic Migratory Erythema (NME) is a rare, painful, eroded skin eruption that is highly associated with an underlying glucagonoma (a […]
Graft Versus Host Disease
What is it? Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a condition which occurs after transplants, usually haematopoietic stem cell transplants but occasionally also solid organ transplants. As suggested by its […]
Grover’s disease
Also known as transient acantholytic dermatosis What is Grover’s disease? Grover’s disease is a skin condition where red spots and small lumps develop most commonly in the sun-damaged skin of […]
Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin What is griseofulvin? Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections of the scalp, skin and nails. The usual dosage is 10 to15 mg per kg. Griseofulvin is best absorbed […]
