Granuloma on the lip

At the lip there can be different granulomas. Overall, granulomas at this location are very rare, but they can occur in the context of an underlying disease, such as tuberculosis. A foreign body can also cause a granuloma here. These granulomas are called foreign body granulomas. Such a foreign body granuloma on the lip can also be caused as a complication of medical injections, in the context of a filler treatment.

The rheumatic granuloma

Granulomas can also occur in the context of rheumatism. They are preferably found on the extensor sides of the forearms, but also on the elbows, hands, backs of fingers and behind the ears (retroauricular region). Rheumatoid granulomas are skin-colored, hard nodules that are not painful.

They can be up to the size of a hazelnut and are easy to feel. Such granulomas are found in up to 20% of those affected by rheumatism. The rheumatic nodules can be removed surgically or treated with injections containing a glucocorticoid solution. However, the treatment of the underlying disease, i.e. rheumatism, is in the foreground. You can find more information about the disease of rheumatism under Rheumatism – All you need to know

Can a granuloma develop on the nose?

Granulomas can also develop on the nose, for various reasons. A possible cause is the granuloma faciale. This is a harmless, mostly chronic skin disease, the cause of which is unknown.

The disease is very rare and is most commonly found on the nose, but also on the chin, forehead and cheeks. Typical are brown-red nodules, about 0.5 to 2 cm in size, which can occur singly or in groups. This type of granuloma rarely heals by itself and then usually causes scars. One therapeutic option is to take the drug dapsone. Injections with cortisone or surgical removal are also possible.

Therapy of the anular granuloma

In many cases, the anular granuloma recedes of its own accord. This is especially the case in children and can take several months until the rough nodules heal without scarring. If this is not the case, especially in adults, it can be treated with creams containing cortisone, which are often covered with a foil bandage.

Another possibility is a so-called cryotherapy. This is a local cold therapy. If this does not show sufficient effect, a systemic therapy may be necessary.

Antimalarial drugs have proven to be effective and can be taken as tablets for 4 to 8 weeks. Tablets containing fumaric acid esters also often lead to a cure (for example Fumaderm®). There are also homeopathic treatment approaches.

Taking Thuja in a high potency should contribute to a healing. For this purpose, thuja can be taken as globules in potency C200 at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks. Also Conium or Silicea should be helpful to heal the skin disease.