
Overview
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.Review Date 10/31/2016
Updated by: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.