What is nodular erythema?

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Erythema nodosum is an acute inflammatory disease mainly involving subcutaneous adipose tissue, which is more common in young and middle-aged women. It is generally believed that the disease is related to many factors. Erythema nodosum is common in the leg extension side, clinical manifestations of red or purplish red painful inflammatory nodules, more common in young women, the course of disease is limited, easy to relapse. What is nodular erythema? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

What is nodular erythema?

Erythema nodosum is common in the leg extension side, clinical manifestations of red or purplish red painful inflammatory nodules, more common in young women, the course of disease is limited, easy to relapse. Before the onset of the disease, there was a history of infection or medication. The skin lesions occurred suddenly. They were bilateral symmetrical subcutaneous nodules, ranging in size from broad bean to walnut,

The number is 10 or more, conscious pain or tenderness, moderate hardness. In the early stage, the skin was light red, smooth and slightly raised. After a few days, the skin turned dark red or cyan red, and the surface became flat. After 3-4 weeks, the nodules gradually subsided, leaving temporary pigmentation,

Chronic erythema nodosum is different from acute erythema nodosum. It often occurs in elderly women. The lesion is unilateral. If it is bilateral, it is asymmetric. In addition to joint pain, it is not accompanied by other systemic symptoms. The nodule is painless and softer than acute erythema nodosum.

matters needing attention

Find the cause of disease and give corresponding treatment. In acute stage, you can rest in bed, raise the affected limb, avoid cold and strong labor. If there are obvious infection foci, antibiotics can be used. Whole body treatment can also use ultraviolet ray, wax therapy, diathermy or audio frequency electrotherapy