Question 1

my 3 year old has a rash all over and a fever they said its erythema multiforme. what caused that?

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Allergy reaction: Erythema multiforme can be the result of an allergic reaction, or a bacterial/viral/fungal infection and medications.Also known as stevens johnson syndrome , minor variety is self limiting, major could be lethl.

Question 2

is erythema multiforme a serious condition?

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Can be.: Em is usually minor but can be fatal.  The minor form is much more common and self limited. The major form involves mucous membranes, is much more extensive and includes systemic symptoms.

Question 3

i have a friend who is suffering from erythema multiforme.any info about this?

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Depends: Erythema multiforme is a rash that is the final common pathway of many different conditions - often allergic type reactions to virus or medication.  Treatment varies depending on what is causing the rash. This rash is often confused with urticaria which has similar causes.

Question 4

is erythema multiforme a symptom of cancer?

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No: Erythema multiforme ranges from a few days of target skin lesions after taking a medicine to which you're allergic to a nasty rash after a chest cold to a lifelong nuisance skin-and-mucosal disease that flares at inconvenient times.  If the latter, i hope you're able to find a good dermatologist with whom you can work over the years, and that you keep an eagle eye on what triggers flareups.

Question 5

i think i have erythema multiforme. what is the cure?

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Depends: Erythema multiforme is a rash that is the final common pathway of many different conditions - often allergic type reactions to virus or medication.  Treatment varies depending on what is causing the rash. This rash is often confused with urticaria which has similar causes.  I would not make this DX without consulting your md since some cases of em can progress and become severe.

Question 6

is erythema multiforme contagious?

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Erythema multiforme: No but it may be caused by soemthing that is such as hsv.

Question 7

how do you treat erythema multiforme in a 1 year old?

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Supportive care: You first want to identify & remove any trigger, like a strep infection that can be treated or food that is setting off the reaction. The rest is supportive. Fluids as tolerated or by IV if not. Meds for itching if a problem. Anti inflammatory steroids are standard to calm the reaction, used in treatment doses first & withdrawn as the reaction fades.

Question 8

erythema multiforme. what is that?

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A rash.: Erythema multiforme is a rash that is the final common pathway of many different conditions - often allergic type reactions to virus or medication.  Treatment varies depending on what is causing the rash. This rash is often confused with urticaria which has similar causes.

Question 9

can you tell me about erythema multiforme?

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Severe skin reaction: Severe skin reaction that can be fatal. Usually caused by medications, lupus or malignancy.

Question 10

could you tell me anything about erythema multiforme?

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See details: This is a skin condition generally caused by an allergic reaction or an infection. The exact underlying mechanism is unknown but it probably the result of an autoimmune reaction. It is often self-limited but can be widespread and serious.

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