Erythema Nodosum - Treatment and Symptoms

Erythema nodosum is a type of skin condition in which inflammation starts at a certain portion of the fleshy layer of skin. Erythema nodosum results in reddish, painful, tender lumps most commonly located in the front of the legs below the knees. The tender lumps, or nodules, of erythema nodosum range in size from 1 to 5 centimeters. The nodular swelling is caused by a special pattern of inflammation in the fatty layer of skin.Erythema nodosum can be self-limited and resolve on its own in 3 to 6 weeks. Upon resolution, it may leave only a temporary bruised appearance or leave a chronic indentation in the skin where the fatty layer has been injured.

What are the symptoms of Erythema Nodosum ?

Following are the symptoms of Erythema Nodosum:

• e lesions begin as flat, firm, hot, red, painful lumps approximately an inch across.
• raised bruises on shins
• fever
• joint pain
• enlarged lymph nodes in chest

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