Key Features of Erythema Nodosum:

 

Presentation:

1. Painful, tender nodules on the shins

2. Joint pains

3. Fever

4. Possible involvement of other skin areas and uveitis

 

Associated Conditions:

. Streptococcal infection

. Sarcoidosis

. Tuberculosis

. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease)

 

Investigations:

i. Full Blood Count (FBC)

ii. Anti-streptolysin-O (ASO) titre

 

Management:

i. Symptomatic Treatment:

ii. Bed rest and leg elevation

iii. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

iv. Treatment of Underlying Cause:

v. Address underlying infections or inflammatory conditions