Question 1

i have most of the symptoms of sarcoidosis such as fatigue, erythema nodosum, shortness of breath, but the test i took  for sarcoidosis came back negative.   why the erythema and other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many causes!: Erythema nodosum may occur as an isolated condition or in association with other conditions.Conditions that are associated with erythema nodosum include medications (sulfa-related drugs, birth control pills, and estrogens), strep throat cat scratch disease, fungal diseases, infectious mononucleosis, sarcoidosis, behcet's disease, inflammatory bowel diseases (crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

Question 2

i have the bruises on my legs that resemble erythema nodosum and i tested negative for sarcoidosis. should i still have a biopsy to rule out erythema and possibly answer the question of what exactly is wrong with me?  i've been tested for lupus and tb. bo

Accepted Answer

Easy does it: As often as not, erythema nodosum appears for no reason whatever and goes away after a while. If you feel well otherwise, and are hepatitis c negative, and it was not precipitated by medication, and your physician is okay with just watching it for a few weeks, that's probably fine.

Question 3

could erythema nodosum reoccur ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often does. You may never find the cause.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: erythema nodosum?

Accepted Answer

Erythematous nodules: Erythematous nodules, typically on the legs.

Question 5

is it normal to not have symptoms of erythema nodosum but still have it?

Accepted Answer

ERYTHEMA NODOSUM: SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISORDER ARE PAIN AND TENDERNESS. 
WHO MADE THE DIAGNOSIS?
WAS A BIOPSY TAKEN?
IF YOU HAVENT SEEN A DERMATOLOGIST YET, PLEASE SEE ONE!

Question 6

what is the treatment for erythema nodosum?

Accepted Answer

Pills: Usually nonsteroidals such as ibuprofen.

Question 7

can erythema nodosum be mistaken for folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Erythema nodosum is a reddened, tender nodule 1-5 inches with no pus, fluctuance or drainage. Folliculitis is an infected hair follicle that may progress to  a small pusutle or an abscess.

Question 8

can you tell me anything about erythema nodosum or panniculitis?

Accepted Answer

Big range: Both of these are skin conditions and the severity can range from "not too bad" to "need a big operation".  The treating physician is the best person to answer specific concerns because of the many variables that come into play.

Question 9

in which autoimmune diseases/disorders do you find erythema nodosum?

Accepted Answer

See below: Several---ulcerative colitis, sarcoid, crohn's to name a few.

Question 10

will lymohnodes get better on its own if its cancer? my kid has had them for months with fevers and erythema nodosum and high inflam markers, still has low fevers and inflam but her nodes seem to be lessening. we have a biopsy coming up but curious?

Accepted Answer

: If the lymph nodes have become smaller that is consistent with inflammation and rules out cancer.

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Sarcoidosis erythema nodosum

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I have most of the symptoms of sarcoidosis such as fatigue, erythema nodosum, shortness of breath, but the test i took for sarcoidosis came back negative. why the erythema and other symptoms?

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I have the bruises on my legs that resemble erythema nodosum and i tested negative for sarcoidosis. should i still have a biopsy to rule out erythema and possibly answer the question of what exactly is wrong with me? i've been tested for lupus and tb. bo

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Could erythema nodosum reoccur ?

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What is the definition or description of: erythema nodosum?

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Is it normal to not have symptoms of erythema nodosum but still have it?

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What is the treatment for erythema nodosum?

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Can erythema nodosum be mistaken for folliculitis?

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Can you tell me anything about erythema nodosum or panniculitis?

A member asked:

In which autoimmune diseases/disorders do you find erythema nodosum?

A member asked:

Will lymohnodes get better on its own if its cancer? my kid has had them for months with fevers and erythema nodosum and high inflam markers, still has low fevers and inflam but her nodes seem to be lessening. we have a biopsy coming up but curious?

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