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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.

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