What Is Erythema Nodosum?

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Though the words “erythema nodosum” may bring to mind wand-waving and spells shouted to enemy wizards (a la Harry Potter), the medical condition in which parts of your body develop painful red bumps is anything but a magical experience. Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition that involves swelling in the fat layer underneath the skin.

Though EN often mimics the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune conditions, it is not considered an autoimmune disease by itself. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment process as well as what to expect after a diagnosis of erythema nodosum.

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