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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Who's At Risk
Pyogenic granulomas occur in people of all races. Women are more frequently affected than men, though male and female children are equally affected.

A pyogenic granuloma is most often seen in:
  • Children and young adults
  • Pregnant women
  • Women taking oral contraceptives
  • People taking certain oral retinoids, including isotretinoin or acitretin (Soriatane®)
  • People taking protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan®)
  • People undergoing chemotherapy
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Last Modified: 16 Jul 2009
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