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Erythema contusiforme, when a subcutaneous hemorrhage (bleeding under the skin) occurs with an erythema nodosum lesion, causing the lesion to look like a contusion (bruise) Erythema nodosum migrans (also known as subacute nodular migratory panniculitis ), a rare form of chronic erythema nodosum characterized by asymmetrical nodules that are ...
The most common lesions are erythema nodosum, plaques, maculopapular eruptions, subcutaneous nodules, and lupus pernio. Treatment is not required, since the lesions usually resolve spontaneously in two to four weeks. Although it may be disfiguring, cutaneous sarcoidosis rarely causes major problems. [1]
Erythema nodosum is a form of panniculitis characterised by tender red nodules, 1–10 cm, associated with systemic symptoms including fever, malaise, and joint pain. Nodules may become bluish-purple, yellowing, and green, and subside over a period of 2–6 weeks without ulcerating or scarring.
Erythema induratum is a panniculitis on the calves. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. Historically, when it has occurred, it has often been concomitant with cutaneous tuberculosis , and it was formerly thought to be always a reaction to the TB bacteria .
The signs and symptoms depend on the organ involved. [2] Often, no symptoms or only mild symptoms are seen. [2] When it affects the lungs, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain may occur. [3] Some may have Löfgren syndrome with fever, enlarged hilar lymph nodes, arthritis, and a rash known as erythema nodosum. [2]
Erythema (Ancient Greek: ἐρύθημα, from Greek erythros 'red') is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. [1] It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation .
Septal panniculitis is a condition of the subcutaneous fat affecting the layer of adipose tissue that lies between the dermis and underlying fascia, of which there are two forms: acute erythema nodosum and chronic erythema nodosum. [1]: 487–9
Chronic erythema nodosum (erythema nodosum migrans, subacute migratory panniculitis of Vilanova and Piñol, subacute nodular migratory panniculitis) Chronic erythema nodosum; Cold panniculitis (popsicle panniculitis) Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (Berardinelli–Seip syndrome) Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis; Drug-induced lipodystrophy