Pyogenic granulomas can occur quickly on almost any part of the body. They are typically red to deep red and bleed easily. Pyogenic granulomas are soft to the touch and often have a bloody surface. Pyogenic granulomas appear and enlarge in days, and they are usually deep red and sometimes bleed easily. Pyogenic granulomas often appear moist and bloody. This image displays a pyogenic granuloma occurred after trauma. This image displays a pyogenic granuloma. This image displays a pyogenic granuloma, which has grown far off the skin surface and bleeds when traumatized. A pyogenic granuloma often has a small "collar" of normal skin around the base, as displayed in this image.
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Pyogenic Granuloma  Information for adults

Picture of Pyogenic Granuloma: This image displays the elevation of skin typical of pyogenic granuloma, with a crust due to discharge of blood. Divider line
This image displays the elevation of skin typical of pyogenic granuloma, with a crust due to discharge of blood.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1823-1824. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1003, 1009. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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