Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Treatment

Treatment with steroids usually stops the disease process; however, complete healing may take months and the condition may recur or cause scarring.

Usually a dermatologist will manage your care and coordinate visits with other specialists when other diseases are involved, including:

• Gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon for people with inflammatory bowel disease
• Rheumatologist for people with arthritis
• Ophthalmologist when eye disease is present
• Hematologist-oncologist when preleukemia, leukemia, monoclonal gammopathy or other blood disorder is associated
• Plastic surgeon when tissue removal or grafting is necessary

Diagnosing your problem, recommending treatment and starting treatment can all be done in a few days.

Read about pyoderma gangrenosum treatment.