Skin Conditions
Pyogenic granuloma
Mild
ICD-10: L98 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: खून की गांठ · தமிழ்: இரத்த கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತದ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: రక్త గడ్డ · বাংলা: রক্তের গোটা · मराठी: रक्ताची गाठ · ગુજરાતી: લોહીનો ગઠ્ઠો
About this condition
Pyogenic granuloma is a benign (non-cancerous) skin growth that appears as a small red or reddish-brown bump that bleeds easily when touched. It often develops rapidly after minor injury, during pregnancy, or while taking certain medications. Though it looks concerning, it is harmless and can be easily removed by a doctor if needed.
Common symptoms
red raised bump
bleeding bump
rapidly growing skin growth
painless skin lump
easily bleeding lesion
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks for confirmation and removal
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | खून की गांठ · लाल मांस की गांठ · तेजी से बढ़ने वाला दाना · खूनी दाना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இரத்த கட்டி · சிவப்பு சதை கட்டி · வேகமாக வளரும் தோல் கட்டி · இரத்தம் வடியும் கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರಕ್ತದ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಕೆಂಪು ಮಾಂಸದ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಚರ್ಮದ ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రక్త గడ్డ · ఎర్రని మాంసపు గడ్డ · వేగంగా పెరిగే చర్మ గడ్డ · రక్తం కారే గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রক্তের গোটা · লাল মাংসের গোটা · দ্রুত বাড়ছে এমন চামড়ার গোটা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रक्ताची गाठ · लाल मांसाची गाठ · वेगाने वाढणारी त्वचेची गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લોહીનો ગઠ્ઠો · લાલ માંસનો ગઠ્ઠો · ઝડપથી વધતો ચામડીનો ગઠ્ઠો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pyogenic granuloma?
red raised bump, bleeding bump, rapidly growing skin growth, painless skin lump, easily bleeding lesion.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks for confirmation and removal
Is Pyogenic granuloma common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pyogenic granuloma?
Severity is classified as Mild. within 1-2 weeks for confirmation and removal.
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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