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Epidemiology ⬇

Associated w drugs esp BCPs, sarcoid, tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, lymphogranuloma venereum, chancroid, cat scratch fever, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, drug eruptions, diphtheria, strep infections, rheumatic fever, SLE

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Si:Very tender nodules, usually on anterior shin, without scarring

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Bed rest, elevation; NSAIDs; colchicine; and, if severe, oral steroids