PYOGENIC GRANULOMA



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Pyogenic Granuloma for Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek

General Information

Pyogenic Granulomas

  • The word ‘Pyogenic’ means ‘infection’ but this is not accurate because there is no infection in a Pyogenic Granuloma. ‘Granuloma’ means a type of inflammation, but this type of inflammation is not present in a Pyogenic Granuloma either. The name is totally inaccurate and a little bit confusing!
  • May start as an insect bite, or a minor skin injury
  • Are more common in children and pregnant women.
  • Are most common on the tips of fingers, lips and face
  • Are not cancerous
  • Are not contagious
  • Bleed very easily if they are nicked or scratched
  • The bleeding from a pyogenic granuloma is not dangerous, but can be a significant nuisance

Treatment:

  • Sometimes Pyogenic Granulomas will spontaneously disappear. It may take weeks or months for this to happen
  • Surgical Removal -
    • Local anaesthetic is injected with a tiny needle next to the Pyogenic Granuloma
    • The spot is then removed and then electrocautery is used to control any bleeding and to destroy the "roots" of the growth
    • A small amount of antibiotic cream should be applied to the treated area daily until it is healed
    • It is safe to bathe, shower or swim after the treatment

  • Removal of benign growths such as pyogenic granulomas is not covered by OHIP. It is usually not covered by private insurance either

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