Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Disease

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Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Synonyms of Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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Disorder Subdivisions

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General Discussion
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an inflammatory skin disorder that is characterized by small, red bumps or blisters (papules or nodules) that eventually erode to form swollen open sores (ulcerations). The size and depth of the ulcerations vary greatly, and they are often extremely painful. In approximately 50 percent of cases, PG occurs secondary to another disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease. The exact cause of PG is unknown (idiopathic). Some researchers believe it may be an autoimmune disorder.

Organizations related to Pyoderma Gangrenosum

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
22100 Gratiot Avenue
Eastpointe MI 48021
Phone #: 586-776-3900
800 #: 800-598-4668
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.aarda.org/
AutoImmunity Community
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Phone #: (91-9) -552-9057
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e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://autoimmunitycommunity.org
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
386 Park Avenue South
New York NY 10016-9804
Phone #: 212-685-3440
800 #: 800-932-2423
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ccfa.org
Erythema Nodosum Yahoo Support Group
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Phone #: N/A
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e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

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