Treatments for Erythema nodosum

Treatments for Erythema nodosum:

The goal of treatment of erythema nodosum is to relieve the pain and discomfort of the skin nodules until they resolve, generally within a couple of weeks.

Treatment generally includes medications to control pain and inflammation, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Potassium iodide may help to heal the nodules. Corticosteroids may also be used to reduce inflammation. Limiting activity during the period of acute pain can also provide some relief.

Any underlying diseases or conditions also need to be treated. These can include streptococcus infection, hepatitis B, mononucleosis, tuberculosis, leukemia, rheumatic fever, and ulcerative colitis. Treatment of these diverse conditions varies widely.

Treatment List for Erythema nodosum

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Erythema nodosum includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Bed rest
• Pain relief
• Pain medications
• Corticosteroids
• Oral corticosteroids
• Locally injected corticosteroids

Erythema nodosum: Is the Diagnosis Correct?

The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Erythema nodosum may include:

• Erythema induratum
• nodular vasculitis
• erythema multiforme
• lupus panniculitis
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Hidden causes of Erythema nodosum may be incorrectly diagnosed:

• Pregnancy
• Bacterial infection
• Viral infection
• Fungal infection
• Protozoal infection
• more causes...»

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Erythema nodosum: Research Doctors & Specialists

• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Latest treatments for Erythema nodosum:

The following are some of the latest treatments for Erythema nodosum:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Indomethacin
• Naproxen
• Aspirin
• Potassium iodide
• Corticosteroids
• Colchicine

Hospital statistics for Erythema nodosum:

These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Erythema nodosum:

• 0.003% (378) of hospital consultant episodes were for erythema nodosum in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 85% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 33% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 67% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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