Pyoderma gangrenosum

When to seek medical advice

You should seek medical advice as soon as possible if you think you may have developed pyoderma gangrenosum. Either see your GP or contact your care team if you have one of the conditions mentioned below.

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a serious condition that can progress quickly, so it's important for it to be diagnosed and treated promptly. Early treatment can also help reduce the risk of scarring .

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

Articles for pyoderma gangrenosum

Introduction

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition that causes painful ulcers. It's usually treatable, but may take some time to heal and may leave some scarring.

When to seek medical advice

Who is affected

Pyoderma gangrenosumis seen in men and women of any age, but usually affects young and middle-aged adults. People with the following health conditions are particularly susceptible: inflammatory b

What causes pyoderma gangrenosum?

The exact cause of pyoderma gangrenosum is not understood, but it's thought to be areaction to a disease or illness, such as the health conditions listed above. However, about halfof all peoplewith p

Diagnosing pyoderma gangrenosum

There is no specificblood test for pyoderma gangrenosum. If your doctor thinks you might have the condition, they may take a sample of your skin (a biopsy ) to examine under the microscope in a labor

How pyoderma gangrenosum is treated

Pyoderma gangrenosum is treatable, but may take some time to heal. Theres no clear evidence to suggest what the best treatment is, but the main treatments are outlined below. Care of the wound Dress

Outlook

In many people with pyoderma gangrenosum, the ulcers heal with relatively simple treatments. However, some scarring in the affected area is common. The progression of the condition varies from person

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