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A rare subtype of pyoderma gangrenosum characterized by multiple painful, sterile pustules with a surrounding erythematous halo, predominantly occurring on the trunk and extensor surfaces of the limbs, and potentially persisting for months. Histopathology shows a dermal neutrophilic infiltrate and subcorneal neutrophilic micropustules. The condition is commonly associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
No clinical trials have been registered for pustular pyoderma gangrenosum.
4 publications have been identified in PubMed for pustular pyoderma gangrenosum. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (50%), Basic Science / Preclinical (25%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (25%).
Ye H (2026). [PMID: 41379726](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41379726/). *Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Kishimoto M (2026). [PMID: 42076875](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42076875/). *J Dermatol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Wu Y (2025). [PMID: 39390818](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39390818/). *Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Bavikar R (2024). [PMID: 39286710](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39286710/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 9:41 AM UTC
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