The use of corticosteroids in management of Herpes associated erythema multiforme. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Maan Yacoub Alfar: Paediatric Dentistry Department, Royal Medical Services, Jordan Armed Forces, Jordon

2. Medyan Alrousan: Maxilofacial Department, Royal Medical Services, Jordan Armed Forces, Jordon

3. Zahi Almajali: Anaesthesia Department, Qween Rania Alabdallah Hospital for Children, Jordon

4. Emil Batarseh: Anaesthesia Department, Qween Rania Alabdallah Hospital for Children, Jordon

5. Rania Alsaddi: Conservative Dentistry Department, King Hussein MedicalCenter, Jordan

Abstract:

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute self-limiting condition considered to be hypersensitivity reaction associated commonly with infections or medications. It is characterized by skin lesions, with oral or other mucous membrane involvement. Occasionally EM may involve the mouth alone. We report a ten year-old healthy male child who developed skin lesions of both palms and soles associated with oral ulcerative lesions. The patient first noticed the lesions on the palms and soles followed by involvement of the oral cavity in form of multiple haemorrhagic crusting ulcerations involving lips and buccal mucosa. The diagnosis was established clinically based on the signs and symptoms as erythema multiforme minor associated with herpes simplex infection. Systemic corticosteroids as a treatment modality should always be considered for the treatment of erythema multiforme minor.

Page(s): 1351-1353

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 65, Issue: 12, Year: 2015

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