Ramón Fernández Bussy; Sebastián Mercau; Silvina Cidone; Mario Gorosito; Ramón A. Fernández Bussy

Authors

Ramón Fernández Bussy National University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Sebastián Mercau Centennial Hospital of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Silvina Cidone National University of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Mario Gorosito Centennial Hospital of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Ramón A. Fernández Bussy National University of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Keywords:

vegetative pyoderma, yoderma gangrenosum

Abstract

Vegetative pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare variety of pyoderma gangrenosum. Usually manifests as a painless superficial ulcer and slow growth in the trunk. The association with underlying systemic disease is not common. Treatments for vegetative pyoderma gangrenosum include systemic and topical glucocorticoids, minocycline or doxycycline, dapsone, colchicine, and, rarely, alternative steroid-sparing immunosuppressants. We present a case of multiple vegetative pyoderma gangrenosum lesions with good response to glucocorticoids and minocycline.

Author Biographies

Ramón Fernández Bussy, National University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina

Head of Practical Work, Chair of Dermatology

Sebastián Mercau, Centennial Hospital of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina

Physician of the Dermatology Service

Silvina Cidone, National University of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Physician of the University Career of Specialist in Dermatology

Mario Gorosito, Centennial Hospital of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina

Medical Pathologist, Dermatology Service

Ramón A. Fernández Bussy, National University of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Professor of the Chair of Dermatology. Head of the Dermatology Service of the Centennial Hospital of Rosario.

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