Erythema elevatum diutinum
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What is erythema elevatum diutinum?
Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare type of skin disorder characterized as raised papules or plaques with a skin discoloration of red, purple, brown or yellow. Some common areas EED is noted is on the backs of the hands, over joints, and on the buttocks.
Common symptoms reported by people with erythema elevatum diutinum
Treatments taken by people for erythema elevatum diutinum

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Compare treatments taken by people with erythema elevatum diutinum

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Who has erythema elevatum diutinum on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say erythema elevatum diutinum is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 3 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
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0-19 years | 1 | |
20-29 years | 0 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 0 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 4 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
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Diagnosed | 1 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |

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