Treatment
Treatment for this condition involves:
- Eliminating the trigger or cause (if known)
- Relieving the symptoms
- Preventing infection of the lesions (in erythema multiforme major)
Treatment options include the following:
Management of Symptoms
- Moist compresses
- Oral antihistamines to help control itching
- Topical steroid creams to help discomfort and itching
- Acetaminophen to reduce pain and fever
Antiviral Medications
- Given if the outbreak is caused by herpes simplex
- Prevent recurrence
- Not effective in treating the current rash
- Most often used for people with frequent outbreaks
Erythema Multiforme Major
- Oral or IV steroids—for severe cases may be treated with (there is some controversy about the effectiveness of this option)
- Hospitalization—for widespread, life-threatening lesions
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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