Coping and support

With treatment you're likely to recover from pyoderma gangrenosum. You may feel depressed if the process takes a long time and is painful. Or you may feel stressed about the possibility of recurrence or about how your skin looks. You may find it helpful to talk with a counselor, medical social worker or other people who have or had pyoderma gangrenosum.

If you want counseling or support, ask your doctor for a referral to a mental health professional or contact information for a support group in your area.