Pyodermatitis-Pyostomatitis Vegetans: A Cutaneous Clue for Crohn’s Disease

Abstract

Pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans is a neutrophilic dermatosis that is classically associated with inflammatory bowel disease. It is rare with less than 40 cases reported in the literature within the last 10 years. We discuss the case of a 30-year-old male who presented with pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans and previously undiagnosed Crohn’s disease. We aim to emphasize the importance of prompt recognition of pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans order to commence a thorough investigation of underlying inflammatory bowel disease, and initiate appropriate therapy. Because no standardized treatment regimens have been established, we also describe the variability in treatment responses seen with pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans with a review of the literature. J Clin Investigat Dermatol September 2021 Volume 9, Issue 2 © All rights are reserved by Tallman R, et al. Avens Publishing Group Inviting Innovations