Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Today, we had a case of a pt with a remote hx of IBD (not actively flaring or on maintenance medications) who presented with acute onset and rapidly ulcerating skin rash, later found to be pyoderma gangrenosum. One of the key points is to be CAUTIOUS about debridement as it can be harmful due to pathergy

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