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A pyogenic granuloma treated with topical timolol
Author(s) -
Malik M.,
Murphy R.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/bjd.13116
Subject(s) - pyogenic granuloma , medicine , curettage , timolol , surgery , granuloma , lesion , dermatology , adverse effect , pathology , intraocular pressure
Summary Pyogenic granulomas are benign vascular tumours usually surgically treated by excision or curettage. The only topical therapy reported to date is imiquimod 5% cream but it produces a marked inflammatory response with discomfort generally worse than simple surgical excision or curettage. Here we report the use of timolol 0·5% ophthalmic gel used successfully to treat a teenager with a clinically classical pyogenic granuloma on the finger. There were no reported adverse effects and the lesion completely resolved. It has not recurred after 7 months. Timolol may be an effective and preferable alternative treatment to surgery for a classical small pyogenic granuloma, particularly in children and young people.