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Can tear trough fillers inflame localized granuloma annulare?

NatcoJan 21, 2021
I have had granuloma annulare for the past 5 years, if I was to get Restylane under my eyes is there any chance it could inflame my condition or perhaps cause it to spread from my hands to my face? My mother also has granuloma annulare, it is quite confusing if this is an autoimmune disease or just hereditary. Other than that I am a very healthy individual, just sick of looking old and tired!

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