Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Causes
The exact causes of the disease are unknown, but PG can be an indication of other gastrointestinal diseases as well as leukemia.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Definition
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare ulcerative cutaneous disease first described in 1930. It can develop after a patient suffers injury to the skin. It has two variants: atypical PG, which occurs on the hands, and the classic PG, which affects the legs.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Diagnosis
Apart from the developing lesions, PG can be diagnosed via skin biopsy and other imaging studies to detect other underlying systemic illnesses. Routine blood count should also be taken to detect the onset of leukemia.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Symptoms and Signs
Deep lesions begin to form on the affected parts of the skin, and when not immediately diagnosed, abscesses soon start to form as well. Pains on the skin as well as the abdomen are also felt.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treatment
Topical treatment is usually prescribed to patients with PG; NSAIDs are also given to help stop the proliferation of the abscesses.
Drugs used for treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Prednisolone