Successful treatment of a therapy‐resistant pyogenic granuloma with topical imiquimod 5% cream
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Dermatological Treatment
- Vol. 17 (2), 121-123
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09546630600552323
Abstract
A 58-year-old man was referred to our department for evaluation and treatment of a therapy-resistant pyogenic granuloma on his right third digit. This biopsy-confirmed lesion was unsuccessfully treated with shave excision and base electrocautery on two separate occasions before the patient presented to our clinic. After completing a 14-week course of twice-weekly imiquimod 5% topical application, this patient's pyogenic granuloma completely resolved. A satisfactory cosmetic outcome was also achieved, with virtually no scarring.Keywords
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