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*
*Data from patients with erythema nodosum, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with erythema nodosum*
*Data from patients with erythema nodosum, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has erythema nodosum on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 17 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 73 |