Question

A 50-year-old with new-onset tender red nodules on the shins is diagnosed with erythema nodosum. Which is the most appropriate next step in management

Accepted Answer

Exclude underlying causes such as infection or sarcoidosis

Answer

High-dose systemic steroids immediately

Answer

Topical emollient therapy only

Answer

Immediate biopsy of all lesions

Answer

Antibiotics for presumed staphylococcal infection

Practice question

A 50-year-old with new-onset tender red nodules on the shins is diagnosed with erythema nodosum. Which is the most appropriate next step in management