Lupus can cause erythema nodosum, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, can cause erythema nodosum.
Erythema nodosum is more commonly associated with other conditions like reactions to medications or infections but it can be a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE.
Erythema nodosum is not lupus, although erythemia nodosum an be associated with lupus.
Erythema nodosum is a type of panniculitis, which is an inflammation of the fat layer on your your skin.
Erythema nodosum often causes tender, red nodules, that usually occur on your shins.
And while erythema nodosum can be a symptom of various health conditions, including infections, inflammatory bowel disesae and a result of some medications, erythema nodosum can also manifest from lupus erythematosus or more specifically lupus erythematosus panniculitis.
The condition erythema nodosum is a common form of panniculitis which results in tender, red nodules that are often on your shins and can be triggered by infections such as COVID-19, strep throat or even from medications like sulfa drugs or penicillin, or even other conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease.
Lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease, in which your body's immune system attacks it's own tissues and can potentially affect various organs including your skin.
Lupus Erythematosus panniculitis is a rare form of cutaneous lupus that results in subcutaneous nodules, and could even be potentially ulcerated, and may appear in people with lupus.
Erythema nodosum is often benign, "non cancerous" and self limiting, and lupus is often a chronic and potentially serious disease.