Pyogenic granulomas

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Pyogenic granulomas are fleshy, moist or crusty, and red or reddish brown slightly raised bumps caused by an increased growth of capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) and swelling of the surrounding tissue.

(See also Overview of Skin Growths and Overview of Growths and Malformations of the Vessels.)

The bump develops rapidly, usually after injury to the skin (the injury is sometimes not noticed). For unknown reasons, pyogenic granulomas may also develop during pregnancy, appearing even on the gums (pregnancy tumors).

Pyogenic granulomas are typically