Erythema nodosum (EN) is an inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin, resulting in tender red nodules or lumps that are usually seen on both shins. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, and typically resolves spontaneously within 3–6 weeks. It is common in young people between 12–20 years of a...
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(from the article `erythema`) Erythema nodosum is a hypersensitivity reaction most commonly associated with streptococcal infection, drugs (particularly oral contraceptives), and ... Several types of arthritis appear to be related to a hypersensitivity reaction. Erythema nodosum is a skin disease characterized by the formation of ... ...
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<dermatology> A disorder characterised by the formation of tender, red nodules on the front of the legs. Erythema nodosum primarily affects women and has been associated with certain infections: coccidiomycosis, fungal infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and syphilis. ... A sensitivity to a particular drug (for example penicillin, progestin...
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(er″ә-the´mә no-do´sәm) a type of panniculitis occurring usually as a hypersensitivity reaction to any of a variety of provoking agents, which may be a drug or a condition such as an infection, sarcoidosis, or any of various enteropathies. It most often affects young women and is characterized by...
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a skin condition, characterized by red bumps that usually appear on the shins.
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Eruption of pink or red nodules, usually on the lower limbs as a result of infection with any of a range of bacteria, viruses or fungi. Often associated with IBD and in some parts of the world is commonly associated with lepromatous leprosy.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a panniculitis marked by the sudden formation of painful nodes on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities, with lesions that are self-limiting but tend to recur; associated with arthralgia and fever; may be the result of drug sensitivity or associated with sarcoidosis and various infections. Deep biopsies show a se...
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Our Erythema nodosum Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Erythema nodosum Erythema nodosum: An inflammatory reaction deep in the skin characterized by the presence of tender red lumps or nodules ranging in size from 1 to 5 centimeters most commonly located over the shins but occasionally involving the arms o...
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A skin infection where red bumps appear on the shins.
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Erythema nodosum is a nodular inflammation of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Broad based erythematous, tender tumors can appear on the skin. These lesions may be up to 10 cm in diameter. They are most common on the lower extremities. Appearing in crops, the condition can wax and wane for years. Late lesions may appear golden-brown. Women ...
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n] - skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs
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a skin condition, characterized by red bumps that usually appear on the shins.
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a condition that causes inflammation in the subcutaneous fat cells of the hypodermis resulting in red nodules
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noun skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs
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a skin condition characterized by red bumps that usually appear on the shins.
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A sudden eruption of painful, tender, erythematous, subcutaneous, firm nodules most commonly found on the extensor surfaces of the lower legs.
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a skin condition characterized by red bumps that usually appear on the shins.
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A skin infection where red bumps appear on the shins.
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a skin condition, characterized by painful red bumps that usually appear on the shins.
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