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Edema nudoso - Treatment

Tratamiento:

Se debe identificar y tratar la infección, el fármaco o la enfermedad subyacente. Los antinflamatorios no esteroides (AINES) pueden disminuir los síntomas y una solución saturada de yoduro de potasio (SSKI, por sus siglas en inglés) por vía oral puede producir una rápida desinflamación de los nódulos.

Se pueden necesitar corticosteroides o salicilatos para reducir la inflamación aguda e igualmente analgésicos y la limitación de la actividad para controlar las intensidades variables de dolor.

Generalmente no se necesita terapia tópica, aunque las compresas calientes o frías pueden disminuir la molestia.

Pronóstico:

El eritema nodoso es molesto pero generalmente no es peligroso. Los síntomas desaparecen generalmente en 6 semanas aunque pueden reaparecer.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita médica si presenta síntomas de eritema nodoso.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/12/2009
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Schwartz RA, Nervi SJ. Erythema nodosum: a sign of systemic disease. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(5):695-700.

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