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Suggest Treatment For Erythema Multiforme In A 13 Years Old Child
My daughter age 13 has erythema multiforme minor. This is her second day on her 4th time in 3 years. Is there any preventative? Would an antiviral med work? She gets most of the blister/rash on her face. I tried acyclovir, but apparently it was 5 bumps too late when she took the pill. I know it is about a 2 week process, so we are prepared for that. I just want to know if there is anything we can do?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Erythema mutiforme is self limiting condition and does not require any treatment.
Treatment with glucocorticoids will have uncertain result.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Erythema mutiforme is self limiting condition and does not require any treatment.
Treatment with glucocorticoids will have uncertain result.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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