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I learnt to live with this

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When I was young 5/6 I was treated for ring worm, it was several skin tesyears tand years before I was was tod what this is. My stomach appears permantIy covered and other patches move about, so it seems, feet, inner arms, breasts the newesr on my inner wrist. I feel better knowing what this but do feel uncomfortable at time when it is bright red or some one asks about, i have been offered treatment and have used creams bnut dont bother now as it just makes me more anxious if I think about. I am 61 now, still young in mind and spirit. :lol:

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    [quote:f34fdf04d3=\"Sandra Jackson\"]When I was young 5/6 I was treated for ring worm, it was several skin tesyears tand years before I was was tod what this is. My stomach appears permantIy covered and other patches move about, so it seems, feet, inner arms, breasts the newesr on my inner wrist. I feel better knowing what this but do feel uncomfortable at time when it is bright red or some one asks about, i have been offered treatment and have used creams bnut dont bother now as it just makes me more anxious if I think about. I am 61 now, still young in mind and spirit. :lol:[/quote:f34fdf04d3] smile smile smile hi sandra i have had granuloma annulare for 6 years i am 42 same as you stomach inner arms back of hands legs e.t.c i have used steroid creams p.u.v.a which made me feel ill as i had to take 4 tablets before treatment better of without look better with a sun tan.doctor at the hospital has discharged me as i am no better.[/quote]
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    good on ya i have gone past caring what people think as long as i am happy thats all that matters i have had mine for 20 years now they thought mine was ring worm wish it had been but never mind one day i may wake up and it will be gone
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    good on ya i have gone past caring what people think as long as i am happy thats all that matters i have had mine for 20 years now they thought mine was ring worm wish it had been but never mind one day i may wake up and it will be gone
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