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Pyogenic Granuloma
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the disease?
Pyogenic granuloma lesions may be removed with surgery. The surgeon makes an incision into the skin and removes the granuloma or takes a biopsy sample of it. Cryosurgery may be used to freeze the lesion off. Electrocautery is another way to remove the lesion, using heat.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Usually a minor scar is left by the lesion and the surgery. Surgery poses a risk of bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the disease?
Pyogenic granuloma usually goes away completely after treatment or on its own. Occasionally, it may come back.
How is the disease monitored?
If bleeding at the site does not stop despite applying pressure for 10 minutes, the healthcare provider should be contacted. Any new or worsening symptoms should also be reported to the healthcare provider.