Definitions for "Erythema nodosum"
Red bumps that trend to appear on the face, arms, and shins.
a skin condition characterized by red bumps that usually appear on the lower leg.
A type of panniculitis occurring usually as a hypersensitivity reaction to multiple provoking agents including various infections, drugs, sarcoidosis, and certain intestinal diseases. I most often affects young women in late winter or early spring and is characterized by the development of nodules, often on the shins, as well as mild constitutional symptoms including low-grade fever, fatigue, and multiple joint aches.