Granuloma annulare(GA) is an inflammatory benign cutaneous disease of unknown etiology that may manifest different clinical features. The most common presentation or classic form of the disease is manifested as flesh colored, annular grouped papules, commonly involving the hands and feet. Various skin injuries and infections have been reported to trigger GA, including insect bites, warts,...

the industrial effluents of three textile plants in the south of tehran were studied. in each plant all related factors such as raw material consumption, production processes and water use at different points were examined. these plants discharge their effluents into the environment without any treatment. the common characteristics of these wastes are quantity and quality variability, organic p...