Wie sieht ein Erythem aus?
Zu den typischen Symptomen gehören rote Flecken mit lila-gräulichen Zentren (Zielscheiben-Läsionen), die plötzlich an den Handflächen und Fußsohlen, Armen und Beinen und im Gesicht auftreten und sich später auf den ganzen Körper verbreiten können. Viele Betroffene haben wunde Stellen im Mund.
Was ist ein Erythema nodosum?
(Entzündung des Unterhautfettgewebes), die weiche rote oder violette Beulen (Knötchen) unter der Haut verursacht, meist über den Schienbeinen, gelegentlich aber auch an den Armen und an anderen Stellen.
What do you need to know about erythema multiforme?
Erythema multiforme is a mucocutaneous condition that can cause lesions of the mucous membranes and the skin. Here is how to diagnose and treat Erythema Multiforme and the EM-TEN Spectrum. Don’t have time to read this article?
How is erythema multiforme minor different from Stevens Johnson syndrome?
Erythema multiforme minor is not very serious and usually clears up with medicine to control infection or inflammation. However, if a person develops a more severe form of erythema multiforme (erythema multiforme major), the condition can become fatal. Erythema multiforme major is also known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
When to use continuous acyclovir for erythema multiforme?
Continuous acyclovir is recommended to prevent recurrent herpes-associated erythema multiforme. A = consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence; B = inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence; C = consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series.
What does erythema nodosum mean in medical terms?
(For more information on this disorder, choose “Urticaria” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Erythema Nodosum is an inflammatory disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by tender red nodules, predominantly appearing on the shins but occasionally involving the arms or other areas.