The exact cause of pyogenic granulomas is unknown but they do appear frequently following injury. They are often on the hands and arms or face and because they bleed easily they can be very annoying.
Pyogenic granulomas are common in children.
They rarely exceed 1 centimeter in diameter. Symptoms small red vascular lump on skin which bleeds easily often occurs at site of recent trauma seen most frequently on hands, arms and face Signs And Tests Physical examination is usually sufficient for your health care provider to diagnose pyogenic granuloma. No testing is usually necessary. Treatment Small pyogenic granulomas may go away suddenly. Larger lesions are treated with surgery, electrocautery , cauterization , freezing, or lasers.