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Pyoderma Gangrenosum

What is it?

A skin ulcer that usually appears on your legs, but may develop anywhere on your body. Sometimes it appears around surgical sites.

The condition is not infectious or contagious and does not cause gangrene

Cause

Illicit drugs

Syndromes

Symptoms

  • Starts with a small, red bump small pimple, or blood blister on your skin?
  • Within days, this bump can develop into a large, painful open sore?
  • Skin then breaks down into a painful ulcer with a purple or blue edge that may ooze fluid?
  • If one have several ulcers, they may grow and merge into one larger ulcer?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to an:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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