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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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  • Skin tightness of the fingers

  • Hard fingertips

  • Developed scars or marks where the rashes/wound was previously

  • Hardening of the skin of the fingers

  • Bulging patch of skin

  • After the rash healed, there were scars

  • Tightening of the skin of the fingers

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is chronic pyoderma?

Chronic pyoderma is a rare, long-lasting, and often recurring skin condition. Bumps or blisters (anywhere on the skin but most frequently on the legs) merge to form potentially large ulcers or open sores. The cause is unclear but is thought to be related to an immune system problem. Adults with immune system disorders, certain cancers, or recent skin injuries are at a higher risk of developing this condition.

Symptoms of chronic pyoderma

  • Skin hardening

  • Bumps containing pus

  • Scars or marks from the rash/wound

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for chronic pyoderma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose chronic pyoderma

  • Do you have hardening of the skin?

  • Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?

  • Do you have scars or marks where the rashes/wound was previously?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

Treatment for chronic pyoderma

Prompt medical attention is required. Treatment involves wound care, medication to suppress immune cells, heal skin sores, and manage pain.

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References

  • Schnetter D, Haneke E. Pyoderma gangraenosum vegetans. Eine zusammenfassende Betrachtung chronisch vegetierender Pyodermien und des Pyoderma gangraenosum [Pyoderma gangrenosum vegetans. An overview of chronic pyoderma vegetans and pyoderma gangrenosum]. Hautarzt. 1994 Sep;45(9):635-8. German. doi: 10.1007/s001050050141. PMID: 7960772.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s001050050141

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Saqib Baig

Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care, Internal medicine)

Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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