What triggers erythema multiforme?

What causes erythema multiforme? Most often, this skin problem is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Other causes are: Fungal and bacterial infections, such as mycoplasma pneumoniae. An interaction with certain medicines, such as antibiotics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

How is erythema multiforme major treated?

The management of erythema multiforme involves symptomatic treatment with topical steroids or antihistamines and treating the underlying etiology, if known. Recurrent erythema multiforme associated with the herpes simplex virus should be treated with prophylactic antiviral therapy.

What can be mistaken for erythema multiforme?

Also known as acute annular urticaria or acute urticarial hypersensitivity syndrome, urticaria multiforme is commonly misdiagnosed as erythema multiforme, a serum-sickness-like reaction, or urticarial vasculitis.

Does prednisone help erythema multiforme?

Nevertheless, prednisone is often given for severe symptoms, in adults at a dose of 30 to 60 mg/d. The role of antiviral therapy for erythema multiforme is also debated, with some authors suggesting that long-term prophylactic antiviral treatment is both helpful and justifiable.

What is the most likely cause of erythema?

Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.

Will erythema multiforme go away?

Erythema multiforme goes away on its own. If the cause is an infection, the doctor may treat that. If a medicine was the cause, the doctor will stop it and use a new one if a medicine is still needed. If your child has erythema multiforme caused by the cold sore germ, the rash might come back when cold sores come back.

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