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Should i stop taking birth control pills if that is the cause of erythema nodosum?

Q: should i stop taking birth control pills if that is the cause of erythema nodosum?

: Erythema nodosum can occur by any drug or infection. Tho not a common occurance with BC pills.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Erythema nodosum can occur by any drug or infection. Tho not a common occurance with BC pills.

Answered 6/9/2023

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A member asked:

Should i stop taking birth control pills if that is the cause of erythema nodosum?

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