Pyoderma gangrenosum: successful treatment with intralesional steroids.
A case of pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) responsive to intralesional injection of corticosteroid is reported. Improvement was detected by 48 hours, and complete healing had occurred by 6 weeks. The association with various underlying systemic diseases, pathogenesis, and modalities of therapy are discussed.
D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide