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eryhthema nodosum in legs 1

Erythema nodosum : is inflammation of the fat cells under the skin (panniculitis). Usually seen as tender, red nodules on both shins.

They subside over 2-6 weeks while changing color resembling a healing bruise and leave no scarring or ulceration.

Usually in women and in a wide variety of conditions like --Sarcoidosis, IBD, pregnancy, auto immune d, infections - TB, Strep pn, Mycoplasma pn, EBV, Medications - OCPs, Sulfa, bromides, Cancer.

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Uploaded on October 21, 2007
Taken on October 21, 2007