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Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Diagnosis and management of neutrophilic dermatosis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
DermatologyRheumatologyGastroenterology

Clinical Guidelines

Pyoderma gangrenosum – a guide to diagnosis and management (Royal College of Physicians, Clinical Medicine 2019)
National
Pyoderma gangrenosum (Primary Care Dermatology Society Clinical Guidance)
National
A core domain set for pyoderma gangrenosum trial outcomes: an international eDelphi and consensus study from the UPGRADE initiative
Local
Diagnostic criteria of ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum: a Delphi consensus of international experts
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What clinical features should I look for to differentiate pyoderma gangrenosum from other ulcerative skin conditions?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum to a dermatologist for further management?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the potential side effects of systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum, and how can I mitigate them?Updated: 8/22/2025
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