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Erythema Multiforme Discharge Instructions

patches or blisters on the skin. The rash often starts on the arms, hands, legs, and feet. It may also spread to the face and inside the mouth. The rash cannot be passed from one person to another. ‚  
Children and young adults often get this rash. Most often erythema multiforme is caused by an infection. It may also be caused by a drug. ‚  

What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do to care for your child.
  • Talk to your doctor about how to care for your childs skin. Ask your doctor about:
    • How to change your child's bandages
    • What will help lower the pain or itching
    • When your child may take a bath or shower
    • A special cream or lotion to put on your child's skin to keep it moist
  • Be sure to wash your hands before and after touching your child's rash.

What follow-up care is needed?


The doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your childs progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help control itching
  • Ease discomfort
  • Lower fever
  • Prevent or fight an infection

Will physical activity be limited?


Your child may need to limit physical activity if the rash is on the legs and arms. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • Infection
  • Long-lasting skin damage and scarring
  • Loss of body fluids

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Learn what might be causing your childs skin problem. If a drug is causing the problem, ask the doctor if your child may take some other one. If it is an infection, ask the doctor if there are drugs to prevent infection.
  • These may help you and your child from getting sick:
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers also work to kill the virus.
    • If you are sick, cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or sneeze. You can also cough into your elbow. Throw away tissues in the trash and wash your hands after touching used tissues.
    • Do not get too close (kissing, hugging) to people who are sick.
    • Do not share towels or hankies with anyone who is sick.
    • Stay away from crowded places.
    • Get a flu shot each year.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, mouth sores, wound that will not heal.
  • Signs of skin infection. These include swelling, redness, warmth around the sore, too much pain when touched, yellowish or greenish or bloody discharge, foul smell coming from the sore.
  • Rash does not get better

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you how to care for my skin.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have swelling, redness, or tenderness on my skin.

Where can I learn more?


KidsHealth ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/erythema_multiforme.html?tracking=P_RelatedArticle ‚  
National Organization for Rare Disorders ‚  
http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/280/viewAbstract ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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