Erythema multiforme is a skin condition that occurs due to various triggering agents, such as infections and medications. They present with rash and bullous eye patterns on the face and neck, elbows, and knees. Fatigue and joint pain are also commonly seen along with these rashes. It is treated by taking antihistamines, painkillers, and topical steroids.
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I have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had erythema multiforme because of drug allergy and currently left with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. How long will it last and how and what should I do or apply to let the pigments fade? I have my liver, biopsy test, and I need someone to explain the results. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your lesions are not only hyperpigmented (which shows the healing phase) but they are still erythematous (which shows the active phase). So, right now you should not worry about the pigme... Read Full »
I want to know about the red rash on my finger. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have Raynaud's phenomenon and cutaneous vasculitis. I am concerned about a rash on my finger that is red with a small darker dot in the center. The rash does not itch or hurt. The tissue is soft. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, it seems like a target lesion which is seen in erythema multiforme. Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity skin reaction due to underlying infections, some medications, systemic diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Or it could be purpura (blo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 15-year-old female who is 63 inches, and 114 pounds. In several months, my health has been decreasing. At first, it was just migraines that last for hours to days in the front and temporal lobes and lack of sleep from troubling sleep. Later I had nose bleeds and easy bruising. As... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body, leading to inflammation and various symptoms. Erythema multiforme (EM) is an immune-mediated skin condition that can be triggered by in... Read Full »
What can be done for tender and itchy red spots on hands?
Query: Hello doctor, I have red spots on my hands that started about 10 days ago. I also have a couple of spots on my foot. They are mildly tender and itchy. They have gotten worse but not more that 8 to 10. I have no medical history and do not take any medications daily. I had a cut on my finger from open... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are multiple erythematous (red) plaques and papules (bumps) on palms, soles, and wrists. Few lesions do look like target lesions. With these features, I can list a few possibilities as follows: ... Read Full »
I am suffering from rashes and bumps on my hands and feet. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash that I thought was a mosquito bite. But now they have spread throughout my feet and fingers. The rash is raised, red, and clustered. I have been applying steroid cream, but there has been no change. There are about 40 bumps on my hands and 20 on my feet. My fingers are sw... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. From the clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems your skin lesion is due to erythema multiforme. It is a common self-limiting inflammatory skin condition. The main cause ... Read Full »
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