What is the recommended treatment for erythema multiforme?

The recommended treatment for erythema multiforme is symptomatic therapy. This approach focuses on alleviating the symptoms and discomfort experienced by the patient rather than targeting a specific underlying cause, as erythema multiforme is often a self-limited condition that may arise due to various triggers, including infections or medications.

Symptomatic therapy may include the use of analgesics to relieve pain, topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, and antihistamines to manage itching. In some cases, if a specific cause or trigger is identified, addressing that may also be part of the management.

This treatment strategy is appropriate because the condition typically resolves on its own, and aggressive treatments such as hospitalization or antiviral medications are generally not necessary unless there are complications or severe presentations, which are uncommon.