Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that targets the dermis or subcutaneous tissues. It manifests as small dermal papules that may coalesce or expand to form annular plaques. The disorder is usually localized, but other clinical variants exist, including a generalized form. The disease is seen more frequently in women and commonly presents within the first 3 decades of life. GA usually resolves spontaneously with no adverse sequelae.

Some reports in the literature have suggested that GA is associated with certain triggers or systemic diseases, such as thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, malignancy, and infections; however, this is now considered controversial.

Rare cases of GA presenting around the eye have been reported; it usually presents in a nodular (subcutaneous) form and is more often seen in younger patients. There have been rare case reports of patients with GA developing uveitis; however, whether this is associated is still unknown.