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1. Lots of good information about this on the web.

Sun Jun 2, 2024, 03:41 PM

Jun 2024

It's not contagious and is thought to probably be an autoimmune disorder.

From National Institutes of Health:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6542232/

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Pyoderma Gangrenosum [View all] Ptah Jun 2024 OP

Lots of good information about this on the web. LastDemocratInSC Jun 2024 #1

Thanks for replying, LastDemocratInSC. Ptah Jun 2024 #2

No experience with it,,, KarenS Jun 2024 #3

Thanks, KarenS Ptah Jun 2024 #4

It's super rare Warpy Jun 2024 #5

Thanks for the informative link, Warpy. Ptah Jun 2024 #10

Poor dear! So sorry, I wish I could help! I hope she isn't in a lot of pain. littlemissmartypants Jun 2024 #6

No but it sounds like it's no fun. Elessar Zappa Jun 2024 #7

Didn't see this until now. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2024 #11

I can't imagine having wounds in those enclosed spaces. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2024 #13

I want to thank you, greatauntoftriplets. Ptah Jun 2024 #14

You're very welcome. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2024 #15

My dsughter has improved over the months. Ptah Oct 2024 #16

That's so good to know. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2024 #17

More good news for my daughter! Ptah Oct 23 #18

Wow, she's doing great and I am so happy to hear about her improvement. greatauntoftriplets Oct 23 #19