Question: What can be done for panniculitis of the leg? Can you explain this condition?

Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Panniculitis refers to a group of conditions that involve inflammation of the fat under the skin. Despite having very diverse causes, most forms of panniculitis have the same clinical appearance. Panniculitis in the leg is due to subcutaneous septa and the blood vessels where red nodules can form. This condition usually affects women over 40. Various medications can be used to treat this inflammation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) can reduce the redness and inflammation. Other drugs that have been used are steroids and dapsone. Sometimes antimalarial tablets are also used to fight the inflammation.