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Pyogenic granuloma

Alternative Names:

Lobular capillary hemangioma

Treatment:

Small pyogenic granulomas may go away suddenly. Larger lesions are treated with surgery, electrocautery , freezing, or lasers. The recurrence rate is high if the entire lesion is not destroyed.

Expectations (prognosis):

Most pyogenic granulomas can be removed, but scarring may appear after treatment. Recurrences at the same site are not infrequent.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a skin lesion that bleeds easily or that changes appearance.

Pyogenic granuloma - close-up

Pyogenic granuloma - close-up

Pyogenic granuloma on the hand

Pyogenic granuloma on the hand

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