Erythema Nodosum

ERYTHEMA NODOSUM

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

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