Skin Conditions
Pyoderma
Moderate
ICD-10: L08 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पायोडर्मा · தமிழ்: சீழ்த்தோல் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಸ್ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: చీము చర్మ వ్యాధి · বাংলা: পায়োডার্মা · मराठी: पायोडर्मा · ગુજરાતી: પાયોડર્મા
About this condition
Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection that causes pus-filled lesions, swelling, and painful red bumps on the skin. It commonly occurs when bacteria enter through cuts, insect bites, or damaged skin, especially in hot and humid conditions. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and proper wound care helps prevent the infection from spreading and causing complications.
Common symptoms
pus-filled skin lesions
red painful bumps
skin inflammation
fever
swollen skin
painful skin infection
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पायोडर्मा · त्वचा पर पीप · चर्म संक्रमण · मवाद भरे घाव |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சீழ்த்தோல் நோய் · சீழ் தோல் தொற்று · தோல் வீக்கம் · சீழ் கட்டிகள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಸ್ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · ಚರ್ಮ ಸೋಂಕು · ಪಸ್ ತುಂಬಿದ ಹುಣ್ಣು · ಚರ್ಮದ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చీము చర్మ వ్యాధి · చర్మ సంక్రమణ · చీము పుళ్ళు · చర్మ వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পায়োডার্মা · চামড়ায় পুঁজ · ত্বকের সংক্রমণ · পুঁজ ভর্তি ঘা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पायोडर्मा · त्वचेवर पू · त्वचा संसर्ग · पू भरलेले जखम |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પાયોડર્મા · ચામડી પર પરુ · ચામડીનો ચેપ · પરુ ભરેલા ચાંદા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pyoderma?
pus-filled skin lesions, red painful bumps, skin inflammation, fever, swollen skin, painful skin infection.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Pyoderma common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pyoderma?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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