Pyogenic Granuloma

  • Figure 2.16 A: Hemangioma (Courtesy of Dr. Michelle B. Bain) B: Tufted angioma C: Pyogenic granuloma
    Figure 2.16
    A: Hemangioma
    (Courtesy of Dr. Michelle
    B. Bain
    )
    B: Tufted angioma
    C: Pyogenic granuloma
    Presents as rapidly growing, friable red papule of skin or mucosa with frequent ulceration
  • Common in children and young adults
  • Associated with antecedent trauma, pregnancy, oral medications (retinoids, inidinavir, EGFR inhibitors)