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Pyogenic granuloma

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  • What is Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular growth made up of an overgrowth of small blood vessels and supporting tissue, usually arising in the skin or mucous membranes. Despite its name, it is not a true granuloma and it is not caused…

  • Symptoms of Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma is a small, rapidly growing vascular growth that produces a characteristic set of symptoms dominated by a red or red-purple bump that bleeds easily. The main symptoms are rapid enlargement, a smooth or lobulated surface, frequent bleeding with minor…

  • Causes of Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma is caused by an exaggerated growth response in the skin or mucous membranes, usually after irritation, minor injury, hormonal change, or other triggers that disrupt normal tissue repair. Despite the name, it is neither truly pyogenic, meaning pus-producing, nor…

  • Treatment for Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma is treated with a combination of local procedures, targeted medical therapies, and observation in selected cases. The main treatments include surgical removal, curettage with cautery, laser therapy, cryotherapy, topical or intralesional medications, and, in some settings, treatment of contributing…

  • Diagnosis of Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma is usually diagnosed through a combination of visual examination, medical history, and, when needed, tissue analysis. Despite the name, it is neither a true infection nor a pus-filled growth. It is a benign vascular lesion made up of rapidly…

  • Prevention of Pyogenic granuloma

    Pyogenic granuloma cannot be prevented with complete certainty because its development is often driven by local tissue responses that are difficult to predict. It is best understood as a reactive vascular growth rather than a true infection, and it may arise…

  • FAQ about Pyogenic granuloma

    This FAQ article explains what pyogenic granuloma is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are commonly used. It also covers what people can expect over time, whether the growth can come back, and which factors may…