Generally, it's rare for pyogenic granulomas to go away on their own. While small pyogenic granulomas may gradually go away, larger growths will need to be treated. Some bumps will shrink over time, particularly ones that develop during pregnancy or while you were taking a certain medication.
How long do pyogenic granulomas last?
Most pyogenic granulomas develop rapidly. The mean duration at the time of diagnosis is approximately 3 months. If the lesion has been present longer than 6 months, the possibility of cutaneous malignancy increases.
How do you shrink pyogenic granulomas?
However, untreated pyogenic granulomas may go away on their own.
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Such treatments include:
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Such treatments include:
- Scraping and burning (curettage and cauterization). ...
- Application of silver nitrate solution.
- Topical imiquimod cream (Aldara®)
- Laser treatment.
- Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery)
- Surgical removal (excision)
