What is the treatment for erythema multiforme?
Prof (Dr) DM Thappa
Associate Professor and Head,
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
Associate Professor and Head,
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
Q: My friend is suffering from a skin disease called erythema multiforme. She got infected due to ulcers in the month. She took precautions that helped her but the infection has recurred. Please advise.
A:Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity reaction due to infections, drugs, vaccination etc. Most common cause of this is recurrent herpes labialis which can be easily managed with tablets acyclovir 200mg five times daily for 5-7 days. Actually patient need to be investigated and treated for the cause by a dermatologist. Please consult a dermatologist.