title: The nonhealing scar.
abstract: Pyogenic granulomas are common benign skin growths often present at sites of trauma. They can be difficult to treat in austere environments. A case report of a pyogenic granuloma in an austere environment has not previously been published. We submit this work to describe a case of a pyogenic granuloma arising from a properly treated laceration in an austere environment and to review current treatment options. Multiple treatment modalities are available to providers with limited resources to include topical Imiquimod, ethanol injection, silver nitrate application, and oral steroids.
authors.affiliation: MAG 39 Medical Department, Box 555750, Building 222190, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crandall
authors.forename: Royce
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Clifford
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*