What does erythema nodosum mean

What does erythema nodosum mean? Skin erythema is a common condition in our lives, but when it comes to erythema nodosum, many friends do not know what this disease is. This is related to the fact that people have little medical knowledge about skin diseases. In fact, there are many causes of erythema nodosum, such as infection, drugs and some diseases, etc., which may lead to the occurrence of erythema nodosum. You can learn about the specific knowledge about erythema nodosum in this article.

Erythema nodosum is an acute inflammatory disease that mainly affects subcutaneous adipose tissue and is more common in young and middle-aged women. It is generally believed that the disease is related to multiple factors. Erythema nodosum is common on the extensor side of the lower leg. Clinically, it presents as red or purple painful inflammatory nodules. It is more common in young women. The course of the disease is limited and prone to recurrence.

Clinical manifestations: Erythema nodosum is common on the extensor side of the lower leg. The clinical manifestations are red or purple-red painful inflammatory nodules. It is more common in young women. The course of the disease is limited and prone to recurrence. There is a history of infection or medication before the onset of the disease. The skin lesions occur suddenly and are bilaterally symmetrical subcutaneous nodules, ranging in size from broad beans to walnuts, with a number of 10 or more, and are painful or tender to the touch, with medium hardness.

In the early stage, the skin color is light pink, the surface is smooth and slightly raised. After a few days, the skin color turns dark red or bluish red and the surface becomes flat. After 3 to 4 weeks, the nodules gradually disappear, leaving temporary pigmentation, and the nodules never ulcerate. The lesions often occur on the anterior tibia, but can also be seen on the thighs, extensor side of the upper arms and neck, and are rarely seen on the face.

Chronic nodosum erythema has characteristics different from those of acute nodosum erythema. It often occurs in elderly women. The lesions are unilateral. If they are bilateral, they are asymmetrical. Except for joint pain, there are no other systemic symptoms. The nodules are not painful and are softer than those in acute erythema nodosum.

Now that we know what erythema nodosum means and what kind of disease it is, patients need to pay attention to the treatment of erythema nodosum. The treatment of this disease is mainly local treatment, and the principle of treatment is anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Patients can use some topical medications to apply to the affected area, which has a very good effect on relieving symptoms.