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Can erythema nodosum be mistaken for folliculitis?
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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.
Answered 12/4/2020
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