ERYTHEMA NODOSUM

Erythema Nodosum is a disorder characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of subcutaneous fat/fat tissue.

Appearance of Erythema Nodosum

• Skin appears;

  • tender to touch

  • red, round nodules

  • sites: lower legs, knees and arms

• patient can also complain about joint pain, muscle aches, and fever
• found in about 1% of the population, but is found more in females than males
• mainly affects teenagers to young adults

  Causes of Erythema Nodosum

  • infections, such as tuberculosis or bacteria, streprococcus

  • cancer

  • inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn's

  • drugs, such as aspirin and oral contraceptive pills, and antibiotics, like sulfonamides

  Treatments for Erythema Nodosum

  • aspirin, advil for pain and redness

  • bed rest

  • dressings