Erythema nodosum is characterized by tender, red bumps, usually found on the shins. Quite often, erythema nodosum is not a separate disease, but, rather, a sign of some other disease, or of a sensitivity to a drug.
Diseases that can cause erythema nodosum:
* streptococcal infections * sarcoidosis (inflammation of the lymph nodes and other organs) * leprosy * coccidioidomycosis (infection of the upper respiratory tract and lungs) * histoplasmosis (an infectious pulmonary disease) * tuberculosis * psittacosis (a flu-like disease) * lymphogranuloma venereum (a venereal infection) * ulcerative colitis
Treatment for erythema nodosum:
Specific treatment for erythema nodosum will be determined by your physician based on:
* your age, overall health, and medical history * extent of the condition * your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies * expectations for the course of the condition * your opinion or preference
