Skin Conditions
Granuloma faciale [eosinophilic granuloma of skin]
Moderate
ICD-10: L92 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: चेहरे पर भूरे धब्बे · தமிழ்: முகத்தில் பழுப்பு திட்டுகள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮುಖದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಂದು ಚುಕ್ಕೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: ముఖంపై గోధుమ మచ్చలు · বাংলা: মুখে বাদামি দাগ · मराठी: चेहऱ्यावर तपकिरी डाग · ગુજરાતી: મોઢા પર ભૂરા ડાઘ
About this condition
This is a rare chronic skin condition that causes reddish-brown bumps or patches to form on the face, especially on the cheeks, nose, and forehead. The exact cause is unknown, but it involves an abnormal immune reaction in the skin. The condition is usually painless but can be cosmetically concerning and requires specialist treatment.
Common symptoms
brown patches on face
raised skin lesions
facial discoloration
reddish-brown bumps on cheeks
persistent facial marks
firm nodules on face
When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks for proper diagnosis
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | चेहरे पर भूरे धब्बे · चेहरे का दाग · त्वचा पर उभरे हुए निशान · ग्रेनुलोमा फेशियल |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முகத்தில் பழுப்பு திட்டுகள் · முக நிறமாற்றம் · முகத்தில் கட்டிகள் · கிரானுலோமா ஃபேஷியல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮುಖದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಂದು ಚುಕ್ಕೆಗಳು · ಮುಖದ ಗಂಟುಗಳು · ಚರ್ಮದ ಎತ್ತರವಾದ ಗಾಯಗಳು · ಗ್ರ್ಯಾನುಲೋಮಾ ಫೇಷಿಯಲ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ముఖంపై గోధుమ మచ్చలు · ముఖ నిరంగు మార్పు · చర్మంపై ముద్దలు · గ్రానులోమా ఫేషియల్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মুখে বাদামি দাগ · মুখের রঙ পরিবর্তন · মুখে চামড়ার উঁচু দাগ · গ্রানুলোমা ফেসিয়াল |
| Marathi (मराठी) | चेहऱ्यावर तपकिरी डाग · चेहऱ्यावर उठावदार जखमा · चेहऱ्याचा रंग बदलणे · ग्रॅन्युलोमा फेशियल |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મોઢા પર ભૂરા ડાઘ · મોઢા પર ગઠ્ઠા · ચામડી પર ઉઠેલા જખમ · ગ્રાન્યુલોમા ફેશિયલ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Granuloma faciale [eosinophilic granuloma of skin]?
brown patches on face, raised skin lesions, facial discoloration, reddish-brown bumps on cheeks, persistent facial marks, firm nodules on face.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks for proper diagnosis
Is Granuloma faciale [eosinophilic granuloma of skin] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Granuloma faciale [eosinophilic granuloma of skin]?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2 weeks for proper diagnosis.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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