Treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum

Critical to the proper management of pyoderma gangrenosum are correct diagnosis, identification and treatment of any underlying disorder, and the proper choice of topical and systemic therapy. Many agents are available for the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum. We review the current therapeutic opti...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1996-06, Vol.34 (6), p.1047-1060
Main Authors: Chow, Robert K.P, Ho, Vincent C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Oral
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - adverse effects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - adverse effects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage
Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage
Glucocorticoids - adverse effects
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage
Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - diagnosis
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - drug therapy
Skin, nail, hair, dermoskeleton
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Summary:Critical to the proper management of pyoderma gangrenosum are correct diagnosis, identification and treatment of any underlying disorder, and the proper choice of topical and systemic therapy. Many agents are available for the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum. We review the current therapeutic options, their efficacy and side effects, and we offer some guidelines for their proper selection.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/S0190-9622(96)90285-6