What is erythema nodosum?

Erythema nodosum is a skin disorder characterized by tender, swelling, red nodules under the skin. The area starts out slightly raised and bright red and then turns to a purplish red, as they start to fade they turn yellow. The cause is usually linked to medications, infections, or other conditions.

How do members experience erythema nodosum?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with erythema nodosum*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for erythema nodosum*

Who has erythema nodosum on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 20
40s 17
50s 19
60s 15
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 74