Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare skin disease characterized by the formation of ulcers on the body, particularly in the pre-tibial area, which often results in unsightly scar tissue. Diagnosis of PG relies primarily on clinical observation since no specific markers are detectable through blood tests or tissue analysis. The underlying causes and mechanisms of PG are not well understood, and current treatments are based on empirical evidence rather than targeted approaches. PG is characterized by recurring painful ulcers on the skin, most commonly found on the pre-tibial region but can appear anywhere on the body, including the trunk, head and neck, upper limbs, and genitalia. Multiple ulcers can co-occur on different anatomical sites, and PG may also manifest in the peristomal area, accounting for a significant proportion of chronic parastomal ulcers. About 50% of PG cases are associated with systemic diseases, while the remaining cases are idiopathic. Inflammatory bowel disease, rh