The Journal of dermatology
Clinical guidance of pyoderma gangrenosum 2022
Abstract
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, neutrophilic skin disease. For the purpose of accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of PG, the Japanese clinical practice guidance for PG developed by the Japanese Dermatological Association was published in 2022. In this guidance, clinical aspects, pathogenesis, current therapies, and clinical questions on PG are described from the viewpoints of current knowledge and evidence-based medicine. Here, the English version of the Japanese clinical practice guidelines for PG is presented and is intended to be widely referred to in the clinical examination and treatment of PG.
Source and rights
Published by The Journal of dermatology, 2023. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2023
- Applies to
- 🇪🇺 Europe
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- The Journal of dermatology
- PubMed
- 37311717
- Added to Prognia
- 22 July 2026





