Pyogenic granulomas appear and enlarge in days, and they are usually deep red and sometimes bleed easily. Pyogenic granulomas appear dark red and bleed easily when they are rubbed or scratched. Pyogenic granulomas arise quickly, bleed easily, and are typically quite small. This image displays the deep red color typical of pyogenic granulomas. The fingers are a common location for pyogenic granulomas. A pyogenic granuloma is painless, but may bleed easily with minor trauma. This pyogenic granuloma on the neck repeatedly bleeds from clothing friction. On thicker-skinned areas, such as the palm or sole, a pyogenic granuloma lesion may appear to have a "collar" around it of thicker skin. This pyogenic granuloma has a moist, easily bleeding surface.
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Pyogenic Granuloma  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Pyogenic Granuloma: Pyogenic granulomas appear and enlarge in days, and they are usually deep red and sometimes bleed easily. Divider line
Pyogenic granulomas appear and enlarge in days, and they are usually deep red and sometimes bleed easily.
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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for a pyogenic granuloma include:
  • Hands, fingers, and forearms
  • Head, face, and neck
  • Lips, gums, and inner mouth (particularly in pregnant women)
  • Trunk
Usually, a pyogenic granuloma appear as a beefy, red bump that enlarges rapidly over a few weeks. On average, a pyogenic granuloma is 5–10 mm in diameter. It is likely to bleed easily, and, in some cases, can be tender to the touch. Rarely, multiple lesions of pyogenic granulomas may develop at the same time (simultaneously) at the same location.
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