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Most of these rashes will resolve on their own and require no specific therapy.
Since pruritus is constant, an appropriate antihistamine or antipruritic is indicated and measures should be taken to reduce scratching. For infants, swathing of the hands with cotton has proved useful. Older children and adults should wash their hands frequently and keep their fingernails closely trimmed.
The skin requires no special care in uncomplicated erythema multiforme.
If Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is encountered, hospitalization and supportive care may be indicated depending on the degree of body surface and mucosal involvement.
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