skin disorders
Erythema Multiforme
Treatment of Erythema Multiforme
Sometimes treatment to relieve itching Anesthetics for mouth blisters Sometimes antiviral drugs Erythema multiforme resolves on its own, so treatment is usually not necessary. However, treatment of any underlying infection is helpful. If itching is bothersome, standard Treatment , such as anesthetics and corticosteroids applied to the skin and antihistamines taken by mouth, may be helpful. If painful mouth blisters make eating difficult, an anesthetic (numbing) liquid, such aslidocaine, may be applied to the inside of the mouth. If people are still not able to eat or drink well, nutrition and fluids are given intravenously. People with frequent recurrences, especially when the doctor suspects herpesvirus may be the cause, may benefit from an antiviral drug (such asacyclovir,famciclovir, orvalacyclovir) given at the first sign of an outbreak. 