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Erythema multiforme

Erythema multiforme

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A condition in which a person gets an allergic skin reaction in response to medicines, infections, or illnesses.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Skin conditions • Bacterial skin infection • Viral skin diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Itchy rash
Skin blisters
Red ear drum
Wheezing
Skin swelling
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Erythema multiforme
Antiviral
Steroids
Analgesia
Emollient

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Erythema multiforme

Surgery

Interventional catheterization

Other treatments

Mouthwash
Intravenous fluids

Tests

HSV 1 and 2 type specific antibodies
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel
Liver function test
Hepatitis B core total
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Is erythema multiforme a conditon you can get medical marijuana for?

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I've had erythema multiforme before and now I have red spots that itch?

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I have already been diagnosed with rosacea... I did not anything was avaliable to treat erythema?

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My skin has peeled after a scald burn but now I've a mild erythema..is it normal!!!! What can I use to reduce this erythema!!!

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