What is pyoderma gangrenosum?

Pyoderma Gangrenosum is an uncommon skin disease that causes deep ulcers and usually occurs on the legs. The cause is unclear however, it has been linked to patients that also have other autoimmune diseases.

How do members experience pyoderma gangrenosum?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pyoderma gangrenosum*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pyoderma gangrenosum*

Who has pyoderma gangrenosum on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 11
40s 14
50s 23
60s 29
70+ 11

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 15
Female 73