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Erythema Nodosum

"Erythema nodosum is a skin inflammation located in a part of the fatty layer of the skin. The condition may occur with or without other medical conditions such as streptococcal infections,

sarcoidosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, psittacosis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease, cancer, and pregnancy. Treatments for erythema nodosum consist of anti-inflammatory drugs, Cortisone, and Colchicine. "

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Can erythema nodosum recur at the same spot in the feet?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 33-year-old female with a history of erythema nodosum. I used to get outbreaks over my bilateral shins and ankles. The last bad outbreak was probably around seven to eight years ago. I woke up this morning with pain and swelling of the lateral parts of both feet around the cuboid bo...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Reading your case summary and studying the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity); I would say that the favorable diagnosis in your case would be erythema nodosum (inflammation of fat cells under the skin). Characteris...  Read Full »

How can I get rid of red streaks and rashes on my legs?

Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 40 years old female and experiencing skin problems for the first time. I am having strange red streaks and rashes on my legs for one week. I have two types of rashes on my thighs and calf portion of the leg. Rash on my thighs: Two red-brown streaks, without pain or hot feeling,...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with your query. The skin lesions over the thigh may be stretch marks and erythema nodosum or folliculitis on the calf. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be done after reviewing the photograph of your thigh lesions. I sug...  Read Full »

Please interpret my biopsy report of a long term tender lesion on shin.

Query: Hello doctor, I have tender lesions on shins that come and go for years. Biopsy report suggests: Granulomatous inflammation composed of well-formed epitheloid-type granulomas with surround lymphocytes, histocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils. Perivascular and mixed inflammation with the overlying d...  Read Full »


Dr. Chaitra. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have through your history and medical reports. In my opinion, the details provided fit into a condition called erythema nodosum. However, there is a possibility of deep fungal infection of skin. Erythema nodosum is a condition, wherein ...  Read Full »

Why do I have nodules under the skin which cause pain while touching?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 37-year-old female with a weight of 65 kilograms and a height of five feet five inches. I saw some nodules under my skin with pain while touching. I have a hard mass under my skin and it spreads to different parts of the body. I started to have this issue four years back. My blood t...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your reports and providing a detailed history. I have not seen your lesions visually. But your condition strongly favors erythema nodosum. Your fatigue occurs due to vitamin D and B12 deficiency. You can start taking vitamin B12 1000 mcg daily. You...  Read Full »

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