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. If Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome is encountered, use of systemic and topical
steroids may be necessary.
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