Is erythema nodosum easy to treat?

Erythema nodosum is a common skin disease. After the onset of the disease, patients may experience discomfort, itching, and fever. Several principles should be followed in treatment. Resting in bed as much as possible, raising the limbs, and reducing exercise can relieve skin symptoms. External therapies, Chinese medicine conditioning, and physical therapy can be used to achieve the desired treatment effect. In the treatment of the disease, we must pay attention to persistence, otherwise some pathological problems will easily occur.

treat:

1) Find and eliminate suspected causes

2) During the acute phase, rest in bed, elevate the affected limb or minimize activity.

3) Internal therapy

* Antibiotics: Patients with upper respiratory tract infection or significant fever may be given antibiotics or sulfonamide preparations. If it is found that the disease is caused by tuberculosis, anti-tuberculosis treatment can be given.

* Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: They are particularly suitable for patients with unexplained illness. Oral administration of indomethacin and aspirin is often effective.

*Potassium iodide mixture: 5-10 ml each time, orally 3 times a day, can be effective for some patients.

*Corticosteroids: This drug should be used with caution in all patients except those with severe drug-induced illness.

4) External therapy: 10% ichthyol ointment can be used externally, which has anti-inflammatory function.

5) Physical therapy: Audio current magnetic therapy can be used as appropriate, which is very effective for some patients.

6) Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment: Traditional Chinese Medicine mainly focuses on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Taohong Siwu Decoction or this prescription and Erchen Decoction can be used for treatment as appropriate.