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  • Reddish skin lumps

  • Bumps on my arm

  • Red rash

  • Lumps on my wrist

  • Pink, bumpy skin

  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Pink rash

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is erythema nodosum?

Erythema nodosum is inflammation occurring in a part of the fatty layer of skin. It is most commonly seen below the knees, in the front of the legs.

Symptoms of erythema nodosum

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

  • Fever

Questions your doctor may ask to check for erythema nodosum

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose erythema nodosum

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

  • Do you have a fever?

Treatment for erythema nodosum

Treatments for erythema nodosum include oral or injectable medications. Treatment is usually customized for each patient and their symptoms.

View the symptoms of Erythema Nodosum

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Red skin

  • Fever

References

  • Pérez-Garza DM, Chavez-Alvarez S, Ocampo-Candiani J, Gomez-Flores M. Erythema Nodosum: A Practical Approach and Diagnostic Algorithm. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2021 May;22(3):367-378. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00592-w. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33683567; PMCID: PMC7938036.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-021-00592-w

  • Blake T, Manahan M, Rodins K. Erythema nodosum - a review of an uncommon panniculitis. Dermatol Online J. 2014 Apr 16;20(4):22376. PMID: 24746312.

    https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2dt0z3mz

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Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

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