Pyogenic granuloma | 2300.00000000000 | Pyogenic granuloma | Pyogenic granuloma | P | English | Dermatology | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Skin | Skin | Conditions and diseases | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 8.20000000000000 | 56.8000000000000 | 420.000000000000 | | Health (A-Z) - Conditions | Health A-Z | <p>A pyogenic granuloma is a bump that contains blood vessels and can bleed easily. Find how why the condition occurs and how it is diagnosed and treated.</p> | <figure>
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<h2>What is a pyogenic granuloma?</h2><p>A pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a benign (harmless) collection of blood vessels in the skin. It is common in children and young adults.</p> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
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<li>Pyogenic granulomas are a common benign skin growth in children. They do not become cancerous.</li>
<li>The most common complication of pyogenic granuloma is bleeding.</li>
<li>PGs are treated most successfully with surgery, but topical treatments may be tried first in certain situations.</li>
<li>Pyogenic granulomas can return after surgery.</li>
</ul> | | <h2>How does a pyogenic granuloma affect the body?</h2>
<p>A pyogenic granuloma first appears as a flat red bump. It then grows quickly into a large protruding (bulging) bump that can bleed easily. This growth is limited to the skin and never has the potential to become cancerous.</p> | <h2>What causes pyogenic granuloma?</h2>
<p>The cause of PG is unclear, but it can sometimes occur after minor skin trauma such as a scratch or insect bite.</p> | | <h2>How is a pyogenic granuloma diagnosed?</h2><p>Your child’s doctor can diagnose a pyogenic granuloma simply by examining the skin. If the pyogenic granuloma is removed during a <a href="/Article?contentid=2464&language=English">skin biopsy</a>, it will be examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.</p> | <h2>How are pyogenic granulomas treated?</h2><p>Pyogenic granulomas are unlikely to disappear on their own. A number of treatments are possible, including:</p><ul><li>topical treatments</li><li>laser therapy</li><li>surgery</li></ul><h3>Topical treatments</h3><p>A topical treatment is one that is applied to the skin. For pyogenic granuloma, a special gel may be recommended as a first option to treat PG if:</p><ul><li>it occurs close to the eye</li><li>it occurs on the face and is difficult to remove</li><li>it occurs in a young child</li><li>there is a risk of leaving an obvious scar if it is removed.</li></ul><h3>Laser therapy</h3><p>This treatment involves focusing a laser on the affected area to shrink the pyogenic granuloma. Usually a number of laser treatments are needed.</p><h3>Surgery</h3><p>Surgery is the most effective treatment for PG and can be done quickly and painlessly under a local anaesthetic.</p><p>The skin around your child’s PG will first be numbed with a cream or a small needle. A
<a href="/Article?contentid=2464&language=English">shave excision</a> will then be used to quickly remove the bump. Any bleeding will be stopped with electrocautery, which uses electricity to seal blood vessels in the area.</p><p>Your child will not need stitches after surgery. The area will, however, take a couple of weeks to heal completely and leave a small scar.</p> | <h2>What are the complications of pyogenic granuloma?</h2>
<p>The most common complication is bleeding. A pyogenic granuloma can bleed quite freely once it is knocked and the bleeding is often hard to stop.</p> | | | <h2>When to see a doctor for pyogenic granuloma</h2>
<p>See your child’s doctor if you cannot control the bleeding from a pyogenic granuloma or if a growth returns after surgery.</p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/PMD_pyogenic_granulmoa_1_EN.jpg | Pyogenic granuloma | | False | | | | | | |