1. Erythema Nodosum
By Louis Salerno

2. Symptoms
• Raised, tender reddish nodules
• Painful and swelled
• Often occur below knees, primarily in shins

3. Diagnosis
• Skin Biopsy performed
• Appearance of swollen red bumps
• Inflammation around Septum

4. Causes of Disorder
• Swelling in subcutaneous fat layer
• Random appearance and disappearance

5. Epidemiology
• Spreads through swelling of fat

6. Treatments
• None, disorder tends to suddenly disappear
after 3-6 weeks

7. Prognosis
• Rest, and don’t overexert yourself for several
weeks until the bumps disappear
• No prescribed medications

8. Bibliography
• MedicineNet, on health.com, 2013, Erythema
Nodosum
• WEBMD, 2005, skin problems and treatments,
Erythema Nodosum