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What is the typical duration of erythema nodosum?
What is the typical duration of erythema nodosum?
- Erythema nodosum resolves immediately with treatment
- Days to weeks (correct)
- Months to years
- Erythema nodosum is a chronic condition
What is the primary treatment for erythema nodosum?
What is the primary treatment for erythema nodosum?
- Extended rest and compression therapy
- Antibiotics to treat underlying infection (correct)
- Oral potassium iodide
- Systemic corticosteroids
What is the purpose of using colchicine in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
What is the purpose of using colchicine in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
- Colchicine is not used in the treatment of erythema nodosum
- To reduce inflammation and pain (correct)
- To prevent relapse of erythema nodosum
- To treat the underlying infection
What is the role of systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
What is the role of systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
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What is the purpose of using oral potassium iodide in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
What is the purpose of using oral potassium iodide in the treatment of erythema nodosum?
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