Fixed Drug Reaction

Question 1

Erythema nodosum

Answer 1

• painful red, raised nodules appearing on anterior surface of extremities
• nodules are tender
• nodules do ulcerate and last up to 6 weeks
• causes: infection or inflammatory conditions-pregnancy, strep infection, coccidiodomycosis, histoplasmosis, sarcoidosis, ibd, syphilis, hepatitis, yersinia
• treat underlying dz or infection, pain control with NSAIDs