Asymptomatic, Enlarging Plaque: Your Dx?

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This annular violaceous plaque, which had been present for a few months, was unresponsive to treatment for tinea corporis with topical antifungals. Which of the following statements is true?

This annular violaceous plaque, which had been present for a few months, was unresponsive to treatment for tinea corporis with topical antifungals.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. The absence of epidermal scaling argues against tinea corporis.
B. Lesion location and appearance strongly suggest granuloma annulare.
C. The patient's age also suggests granuloma annulare.
D. Dyslipidemia is positively associated with granuloma annulare.
E. Granuloma annulare is often self-limited, but topical steroids may hasten resolution.
F. All of the above are true.

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