Abstract:

Thirty patients with pyogenic granuloma were observed under dermoscopy. The results showed reddish homogeneous area in 22 patients (73.3%), white collarette in 17 (56.7%), white rail lines in 14 (46.7%) and vascular structures in 13 (43.3%). A reddish homogeneous area surrounded by a white collarette was the most frequent finding. It is difficult to distinguish malignant tumours from pyogenic granulomas, if white collarette sign is absent. Under this circumstances histopathological examination is needed

Key words: pyogenic granuloma')">

pyogenic granuloma, dermoscopy