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![<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/li><\/ul>Pyogenic granuloma*<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0*Disclaimer: Individual results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances and the patient\u2019s specific situation, as well as the time taken to see final results.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”page_margin_top_section” width=”1\/2″]What is Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common skin growth that appears as a shiny red mass. It is sometimes called \u2018granuloma telangiectaticum\u2019, or lobular capillary angioma. The surface has a raspberry-like or raw minced meat color in appearance. Although they are benign (non-cancerous), pyogenic granulomas can cause problems of discomfort and profuse bleeding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]What Causes Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]The cause of pyogenic granuloma is unknown. The following factors have been identified as having a possible role to play in their development:<\/p>\n\nTrauma:<\/strong>\u00a0some cases develop at the site of a recent minor injury, such as a pinprick.<\/li>\nInfection:<\/strong>\u00a0Staphylococcus aureus is frequently present in the lesion<\/li>\nHormonal influences:<\/strong>\u00a0they occur in up to 5% of pregnancies and are rarely associated with oral contraceptives.<\/li>\nDrug-induced:<\/strong>\u00a0multiple lesions sometimes develop in patients on systemic retinoids (acitretin or isotretinoin) or protease inhibitors<\/li>\nViral infection<\/strong>\u00a0is possible but not proven<\/li>\nUnderlying microscopic\u00a0blood vessel malformations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]What Are the Signs & Symptoms?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Lesions usually first appear as a small pinhead-sized red, brownish-red or blue-black spot that grows rapidly over a period of a few days to weeks to anywhere between 2mm and 2cm in diameter. Occasionally they may reach up to 5cm. They bleed easily and may ulcerate and form crusted sores. Usually a single lesion is present but in rare cases groups of multiple lesions may develop.<\/p>\nLesions most frequently appear on the head, neck, upper trunk and hands (especially fingers) and feet. The pregnancy variant of pyogenic granuloma most often occurs on the mucosal surfaces inside the mouth.<\/p>\nThe condition is usually painless with most patients mainly complaining of recurrent bleeding from the lesion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″]Who gets pyogenic granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma affects people of all races. In general, women are affected more often than men because of the link with pregnancy. It rarely occurs in children less than 6 months old but is common in children and young adults.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]How is Pyogenic Granuloma Diagnosed?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma is usually diagnosed clinically because of typical time course and appearance and they are usually removed surgically. Histology is essential to confirm the diagnosis, and to rule out a form of skin cancer such as amelanotic (non-pigmented) melanoma. A lobular collection of blood vessels within inflamed tissue is typical of Pyogenic Granuloma[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]What Treatment is Available for Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\nPyogenic granulomas in pregnant women may go away on their own after delivery so waiting is the best strategy in these cases. If due to a drug, they usually disappear when the drug is stopped.<\/p>\nPyogenic granulomas in other cases tend to persist. There are several methods used to remove them.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”last”]<\/p>\n\nCurettage and cauterisation:<\/strong>\u00a0the lesion is scraped off with a curette and the feeding blood vessel cauterised to reduce the chances of re-growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\nPulse dye Laser:<\/strong>\u00a0we can use our laser to remove the lesion and burn the base, or to shrink small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”first last”]<\/p>\n\nCryotherapy<\/strong> may be suitable for small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”first last”]<\/p>\n\nChemical cauterisation<\/strong> using silver nitrate is convenient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nImiquimod<\/strong> has been reported to be effective and may be particularly useful in children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRecurrence after treatment is common because feeding blood vessels extend deep into the dermis in a cone-like manner. In these cases, the most effective method of removal is to cut out completely the affected area (excision), and then\u00a0close with stitches by the hands or our expert dermatologists.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top” el_position=”first”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text] \u00a0*Disclaimer: Individual results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances and the patient\u2019s specific situation, as well as the time taken to see final results. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”page_margin_top_section” width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common skin growth that appears as a shiny red mass. 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\u00a0*Disclaimer: Individual results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances and the patient\u2019s specific situation, as well as the time taken to see final results.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”page_margin_top_section” width=”1\/2″]
What is Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common skin growth that appears as a shiny red mass. It is sometimes called \u2018granuloma telangiectaticum\u2019, or lobular capillary angioma. The surface has a raspberry-like or raw minced meat color in appearance. Although they are benign (non-cancerous), pyogenic granulomas can cause problems of discomfort and profuse bleeding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]What Causes Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]The cause of pyogenic granuloma is unknown. The following factors have been identified as having a possible role to play in their development:<\/p>\n\n- Trauma:<\/strong>\u00a0some cases develop at the site of a recent minor injury, such as a pinprick.<\/li>\n
- Infection:<\/strong>\u00a0Staphylococcus aureus is frequently present in the lesion<\/li>\n
- Hormonal influences:<\/strong>\u00a0they occur in up to 5% of pregnancies and are rarely associated with oral contraceptives.<\/li>\n
- Drug-induced:<\/strong>\u00a0multiple lesions sometimes develop in patients on systemic retinoids (acitretin or isotretinoin) or protease inhibitors<\/li>\n
- Viral infection<\/strong>\u00a0is possible but not proven<\/li>\n
- Underlying microscopic\u00a0blood vessel malformations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
What Are the Signs & Symptoms?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Lesions usually first appear as a small pinhead-sized red, brownish-red or blue-black spot that grows rapidly over a period of a few days to weeks to anywhere between 2mm and 2cm in diameter. Occasionally they may reach up to 5cm. They bleed easily and may ulcerate and form crusted sores. Usually a single lesion is present but in rare cases groups of multiple lesions may develop.<\/p>\n
Lesions most frequently appear on the head, neck, upper trunk and hands (especially fingers) and feet. The pregnancy variant of pyogenic granuloma most often occurs on the mucosal surfaces inside the mouth.<\/p>\n
The condition is usually painless with most patients mainly complaining of recurrent bleeding from the lesion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
Who gets pyogenic granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma affects people of all races. In general, women are affected more often than men because of the link with pregnancy. It rarely occurs in children less than 6 months old but is common in children and young adults.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]How is Pyogenic Granuloma Diagnosed?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma is usually diagnosed clinically because of typical time course and appearance and they are usually removed surgically. Histology is essential to confirm the diagnosis, and to rule out a form of skin cancer such as amelanotic (non-pigmented) melanoma. A lobular collection of blood vessels within inflamed tissue is typical of Pyogenic Granuloma[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]What Treatment is Available for Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in pregnant women may go away on their own after delivery so waiting is the best strategy in these cases. If due to a drug, they usually disappear when the drug is stopped.<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in other cases tend to persist. There are several methods used to remove them.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”last”]<\/p>\n
\n- Curettage and cauterisation:<\/strong>\u00a0the lesion is scraped off with a curette and the feeding blood vessel cauterised to reduce the chances of re-growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\n- Pulse dye Laser:<\/strong>\u00a0we can use our laser to remove the lesion and burn the base, or to shrink small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”first last”]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”page_margin_top_section” width=”1\/2″]
What is Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common skin growth that appears as a shiny red mass. It is sometimes called \u2018granuloma telangiectaticum\u2019, or lobular capillary angioma. The surface has a raspberry-like or raw minced meat color in appearance. Although they are benign (non-cancerous), pyogenic granulomas can cause problems of discomfort and profuse bleeding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”page_margin_top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]What Causes Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]The cause of pyogenic granuloma is unknown. The following factors have been identified as having a possible role to play in their development:<\/p>\n\n- Trauma:<\/strong>\u00a0some cases develop at the site of a recent minor injury, such as a pinprick.<\/li>\n
- Infection:<\/strong>\u00a0Staphylococcus aureus is frequently present in the lesion<\/li>\n
- Hormonal influences:<\/strong>\u00a0they occur in up to 5% of pregnancies and are rarely associated with oral contraceptives.<\/li>\n
- Drug-induced:<\/strong>\u00a0multiple lesions sometimes develop in patients on systemic retinoids (acitretin or isotretinoin) or protease inhibitors<\/li>\n
- Viral infection<\/strong>\u00a0is possible but not proven<\/li>\n
- Underlying microscopic\u00a0blood vessel malformations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
What Are the Signs & Symptoms?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Lesions usually first appear as a small pinhead-sized red, brownish-red or blue-black spot that grows rapidly over a period of a few days to weeks to anywhere between 2mm and 2cm in diameter. Occasionally they may reach up to 5cm. They bleed easily and may ulcerate and form crusted sores. Usually a single lesion is present but in rare cases groups of multiple lesions may develop.<\/p>\n
Lesions most frequently appear on the head, neck, upper trunk and hands (especially fingers) and feet. The pregnancy variant of pyogenic granuloma most often occurs on the mucosal surfaces inside the mouth.<\/p>\n
The condition is usually painless with most patients mainly complaining of recurrent bleeding from the lesion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
Who gets pyogenic granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma affects people of all races. In general, women are affected more often than men because of the link with pregnancy. It rarely occurs in children less than 6 months old but is common in children and young adults.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]How is Pyogenic Granuloma Diagnosed?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma is usually diagnosed clinically because of typical time course and appearance and they are usually removed surgically. Histology is essential to confirm the diagnosis, and to rule out a form of skin cancer such as amelanotic (non-pigmented) melanoma. A lobular collection of blood vessels within inflamed tissue is typical of Pyogenic Granuloma[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]What Treatment is Available for Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in pregnant women may go away on their own after delivery so waiting is the best strategy in these cases. If due to a drug, they usually disappear when the drug is stopped.<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in other cases tend to persist. There are several methods used to remove them.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”last”]<\/p>\n
\n- Curettage and cauterisation:<\/strong>\u00a0the lesion is scraped off with a curette and the feeding blood vessel cauterised to reduce the chances of re-growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\n- Pulse dye Laser:<\/strong>\u00a0we can use our laser to remove the lesion and burn the base, or to shrink small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”first last”]<\/p>\n
- \n
- Trauma:<\/strong>\u00a0some cases develop at the site of a recent minor injury, such as a pinprick.<\/li>\n
- Infection:<\/strong>\u00a0Staphylococcus aureus is frequently present in the lesion<\/li>\n
- Hormonal influences:<\/strong>\u00a0they occur in up to 5% of pregnancies and are rarely associated with oral contraceptives.<\/li>\n
- Drug-induced:<\/strong>\u00a0multiple lesions sometimes develop in patients on systemic retinoids (acitretin or isotretinoin) or protease inhibitors<\/li>\n
- Viral infection<\/strong>\u00a0is possible but not proven<\/li>\n
- Underlying microscopic\u00a0blood vessel malformations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
What Are the Signs & Symptoms?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Lesions usually first appear as a small pinhead-sized red, brownish-red or blue-black spot that grows rapidly over a period of a few days to weeks to anywhere between 2mm and 2cm in diameter. Occasionally they may reach up to 5cm. They bleed easily and may ulcerate and form crusted sores. Usually a single lesion is present but in rare cases groups of multiple lesions may develop.<\/p>\n
Lesions most frequently appear on the head, neck, upper trunk and hands (especially fingers) and feet. The pregnancy variant of pyogenic granuloma most often occurs on the mucosal surfaces inside the mouth.<\/p>\n
The condition is usually painless with most patients mainly complaining of recurrent bleeding from the lesion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
Who gets pyogenic granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma affects people of all races. In general, women are affected more often than men because of the link with pregnancy. It rarely occurs in children less than 6 months old but is common in children and young adults.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
How is Pyogenic Granuloma Diagnosed?<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_position=”last”]Pyogenic Granuloma is usually diagnosed clinically because of typical time course and appearance and they are usually removed surgically. Histology is essential to confirm the diagnosis, and to rule out a form of skin cancer such as amelanotic (non-pigmented) melanoma. A lobular collection of blood vessels within inflamed tissue is typical of Pyogenic Granuloma[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator el_position=”first last”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
What Treatment is Available for Pyogenic Granuloma?<\/h1>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in pregnant women may go away on their own after delivery so waiting is the best strategy in these cases. If due to a drug, they usually disappear when the drug is stopped.<\/p>\n
Pyogenic granulomas in other cases tend to persist. There are several methods used to remove them.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”last”]<\/p>\n
- \n
- Curettage and cauterisation:<\/strong>\u00a0the lesion is scraped off with a curette and the feeding blood vessel cauterised to reduce the chances of re-growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
- \n
- Pulse dye Laser:<\/strong>\u00a0we can use our laser to remove the lesion and burn the base, or to shrink small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_position=”first last”]<\/p>\n
- Pulse dye Laser:<\/strong>\u00a0we can use our laser to remove the lesion and burn the base, or to shrink small lesions – READ MORE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Infection:<\/strong>\u00a0Staphylococcus aureus is frequently present in the lesion<\/li>\n