erythema nodosum

[ceeepz]

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trying to answer a question here for my class survivor quiz.....

firstly..can you get erythema nodosum on your forarms and is it itchy?

secondly....it is associated with Crohn's?

please assist my lazy ass

 

[Dr JPH]

Erythema nodosum is associated with strep infections, sarcoid, TB, fungal infections, and yes, inflammatory bowel (Crohn's and CUC).

Usually found on the legs, however, and is PAINFUL.

If you're talking forearm and itchy, your more in the ballpark of lichen planus. Unkown cause for this one.