Granuloma Faciale

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Granuloma faciale is a rare, benign inflammatory skin disease that usually presents as isolated, well-defined reddish-brown to violaceous asymptomatic papules, nodules, or plaques with follicular accentuation and telangiectasia. This skin disorder was first described as “eosinophilic granuloma” in 1945 by Wigley JE. Granuloma faciale typically affects middle-aged white men but has been reported in individuals ranging from the 2nd to the 7th decade of life. Childhood cases have also been documented. The condition typically presents as a single lesion on the face, but multiple lesions or extrafacial involvement may also occur. Extrafacial localizations include the scalp, trunk, nasal cavity, or extremities. Facial lesions most frequently appear on the forehead, nose, or cheeks.