Tender, deep lesions are typically found on the legs in patients with erythema nodosum. 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. This image displays red, warm, tender lesions typical of erythema nodosum. This image displays multiple areas of erythema nodosum.
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Picture of Erythema Nodosum: Tender, deep lesions are typically found on the legs in patients with erythema nodosum. Divider line
Tender, deep lesions are typically found on the legs in patients with erythema nodosum.
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Who's At Risk
Erythema nodosum can occur in patients of any age, sex, or race. The inflammation is most common in females, particularly in the age range 18–34 (teens and young adults). In addition, erythema nodosum tends to occur in families who are exposed to the same trigger. While their cause to a particular individual may be unknown, people who receive immunity-weakening drugs (eg, chemotherapy drugs), oral contraceptives, and antibiotics are more likely to develop them. Also, infections and cancers can predispose a person to developing erythema nodosum.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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