Zhanna Mikulik
Tanzania
Research Article
Resistant Erythema Nodosum-Remembering an Old Treatment (Potassium Iodide)
Author(s): Heather M Lake, Elaine P Alexander and Zhanna MikulikHeather M Lake, Elaine P Alexander and Zhanna Mikulik
This is a case report of a patient with resistant erythema nodosum. Despite multiple traditional treatments, the patient did not improve until the use of potassium iodide, an under used treatment for EN. Also included is a review of EN including clinical features, histology, and treatment. Potassium iodide as a treatment for treatment resistant EN is discussed in detail including possible mechanism of action, dosage, adverse effects, and contraindications. .. View More»
