Tender, deep lesions are typically found on the legs in patients with erythema nodosum. In erythema nodosum, the areas of skin involved are often red and warm to touch. This image displays multiple red lesions on a leg, typical of erythema nodosum. This image displays the red, elevated areas of the skin on the lower legs, typical of erythema nodosum. This image displays a deep red inflammation typical of erythema nodosum. Erythema nodosum lesions are raised and tender when they begin (early lesions can be seen on the top part of this picture), but older lesions (seen on bottom part of the picture) flatten as they resolve. This image displays red, warm, tender lesions typical of erythema nodosum. This image displays multiple areas of erythema nodosum. This image displays the typical presentation of erythema nodosum on the legs with scattered, red, slightly elevated lesions.
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Tender, deep lesions are typically found on the legs in patients with erythema nodosum.
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Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterized by the sudden eruption of tender, red bumps, particularly on the shins. It represents inflammation of the deeper portions of the skin (the adipose tissue, or fatty layer of skin). Erythema nodosum often occurs as an isolated skin finding, or it may be associated with certain medications, infections, or underlying medical conditions.
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2008

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