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 arise quickly, bleed easily, and are typically quite small. Pyogenic granulomas often appear moist and bloody. This image displays a pyogenic granuloma. The fingers are a common location for pyogenic granulomas. This pyogenic granuloma on the neck repeatedly bleeds from clothing friction. 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  Teen information

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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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for pyogenic granuloma include:
  • Lips, gums, and inner mouth (particularly in pregnant women)
  • Hands and fingers
  • Head and neck
  • Feet and toes
  • Upper trunk
Typically, a pyogenic granuloma appears as a beefy, red bump that enlarges rapidly over a few weeks. On average, a pyogenic granuloma is about 5–10 mm in diameter. It may bleed easily and, in some cases, can be tender. Very rarely, more than one pyogenic granuloma may develop at the same time.
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Last Modified: 16 Jul 2009
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