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.
Share |

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.
left arrow
right arrow
Overview
A pyogenic granuloma is a common skin growth made of up of tiny blood vessels that looks like a red, sometimes raw, bump. It grows quickly but does not usually get bigger than one centimeter. As it grows, it can look like it is oozing or bleeding. The granuloma often occurs in the mouth or on the hands or feet, and it may occur on the upper back or neck. Pyogenic granuloma is especially common in pregnant women (then called a granuloma gravidarum) and will often grow during the pregnancy and shrink after the baby is born. If a pyogenic granuloma does not shrink on its own, there are a few ways that a doctor can take care of the growth.
Who's At Risk Next:
Last Modified: 16 Jul 2009
skinmatters blog, skin health and skin care advice from experts
skin condition finder, over 170 skin conditions and thousands of medical pictures
ask the doctor, skin care questions from visitors, responses from experts