BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuPyogenic granulomaLobular capillary hemangiomaPyogenic granulomas are small, raised, and red bumps on the skin. The bumps have a smooth surface and may be moist. They bleed easily because of the high number of blood vessels at the site. It is a benign (noncancerous) growth. Causes The exact cause of pyogenic granulomas is unknown. They often appear following an injury on the hands, arms, or face.Pyogenic granulomas are common in children and pregnant women. Symptoms Signs of a pyogenic granuloma are:A small red lump on the skin that bleeds easily Often found at the site of a recent injury Usually seen on hands, arms, and face, but they may develop in the mouth (most often in pregnant women) Exams and Tests Your health care provider will do a physical exam to diagnose this condition.You may also need a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out skin cancer.Skin biopsyA skin lesion biopsy is when a small amount of skin is removed so it can be examined under a microscope. The skin is tested to look for skin conditi...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Small pyogenic granulomas may go away without treatment. If needed, bumps are treated with:Surgical shaving or excision Electrocautery (heat) ElectrocauteryElectrocauterization is the process of heating tissue with electricity.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Freezing A laser Creams applied to the skin (may not be as effective as surgery) Outlook (Prognosis) Most pyogenic granulomas can be removed. A scar may remain after treatment. There is a high chance that the problem will come back if the whole lesion is not removed or destroyed during treatment. Possible Complications These problems may occur:Bleeding from the lesion Return of the condition after treatment When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your provider if you have a skin bump that bleeds easily or that changes appearance.Open ReferencesReferencesDinulos JGH. Vascular tumors and malformations. In: Dinulos JGH, ed. Habif's Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 23.Patterson JW. Vascular tumors. In: Patterson JW, ed. Weedon's Skin Pathology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Limited; 2021:chap 39.AllVideoImagesTogPyogenic granuloma - close-up - illustration Pyogenic granulomas are skin lesions that can develop after an injury. They contain many blood vessels, and tend to bleed easily if bumped. These lesions are raised, red, and moist, and the skin around them may be inflamed.Pyogenic granuloma - close-upillustrationPyogenic granuloma on the hand - illustration Pyogenic granulomas are reactive lesions made-up of blood vessels (vascular) on the skin, seen here on the hand. They are brittle and tend to bleed easily if bumped. They are raised, red, and moist, and the skin around them may be inflamed. These lesions are seen most commonly in children.Pyogenic granuloma on the handillustrationPyogenic granuloma - close-up - illustration Pyogenic granulomas are skin lesions that can develop after an injury. They contain many blood vessels, and tend to bleed easily if bumped. These lesions are raised, red, and moist, and the skin around them may be inflamed.Pyogenic granuloma - close-upillustrationPyogenic granuloma on the hand - illustration Pyogenic granulomas are reactive lesions made-up of blood vessels (vascular) on the skin, seen here on the hand. They are brittle and tend to bleed easily if bumped. They are raised, red, and moist, and the skin around them may be inflamed. These lesions are seen most commonly in children.Pyogenic granuloma on the handillustrationRelated Information Review Date: 11/30/2022 Reviewed By: Ramin Fathi, MD, FAAD, Director, Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group, Phoenix, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of any translations made by a third-party service of the information provided herein into any other language. © 1997- A.D.A.M., a business unit of Ebix, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. © 1997- All rights reserved. A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.
Pyogenic granulomaLobular capillary hemangiomaPyogenic granulomas are small, raised, and red bumps on the skin. The bumps have a smooth surface and may be moist. They bleed easily because of the high number of blood vessels at the site. It is a benign (noncancerous) growth. Causes The exact cause of pyogenic granulomas is unknown. They often appear following an injury on the hands, arms, or face.Pyogenic granulomas are common in children and pregnant women. Symptoms Signs of a pyogenic granuloma are:A small red lump on the skin that bleeds easily Often found at the site of a recent injury Usually seen on hands, arms, and face, but they may develop in the mouth (most often in pregnant women) Exams and Tests Your health care provider will do a physical exam to diagnose this condition.You may also need a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out skin cancer.Skin biopsyA skin lesion biopsy is when a small amount of skin is removed so it can be examined under a microscope. The skin is tested to look for skin conditi...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Small pyogenic granulomas may go away without treatment. If needed, bumps are treated with:Surgical shaving or excision Electrocautery (heat) ElectrocauteryElectrocauterization is the process of heating tissue with electricity.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Freezing A laser Creams applied to the skin (may not be as effective as surgery) Outlook (Prognosis) Most pyogenic granulomas can be removed. A scar may remain after treatment. There is a high chance that the problem will come back if the whole lesion is not removed or destroyed during treatment. Possible Complications These problems may occur:Bleeding from the lesion Return of the condition after treatment When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your provider if you have a skin bump that bleeds easily or that changes appearance.Open ReferencesReferencesDinulos JGH. Vascular tumors and malformations. In: Dinulos JGH, ed. Habif's Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 23.Patterson JW. Vascular tumors. In: Patterson JW, ed. Weedon's Skin Pathology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Limited; 2021:chap 39.