Pyoderma

For the genus of fungi, see Piloderma.

Pyoderma means any skin disease that is pyogenic (has pus). These include superficial bacterial infections such as impetigo, impetigo contagiosa, ecthyma, folliculitis, Bockhart's impetigo, furuncle, carbuncle, tropical ulcer, etc.^[1][2] Autoimmune conditions include pyoderma gangrenosum. Pyoderma affects more than 111 million children worldwide, making it one of the three most common skin disorders in children along with scabies and tinea.^[1]

Pyoderma
Pyodermia of parasitic origin
Specialty	Dermatology

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions