e, the increased
perspiration and moisture of the parts give rise to maceration of the
epidermis and a mucoid discharge; actual inflammation may eventually
result.

#What is the course of erythema intertrigo?#

The affection may pass away in a few days or persist several weeks, the
duration depending, in a great measure, upon the cause.

#Mention the causes of erythema intertrigo.#

The causes are usually local. It is seen chiefly in children, especially
in fat subjects, in whom friction and moisture of contiguous parts of
the body, usually the region of the neck, buttocks and genitalia, are
more common; in such, uncleanliness or the too free use of soap washings
will often act as the exciting factor. Disorders of the stomach or
intestinal canal apparently have a predisposing influence.

#What treatment would you advise in erythema intertrigo?#

The folds or parts are to be kept from contact by means of lint or
absorbent cotton; thin, flat bags of cheese cloth or similar material
partly filled with dusting-powder, and kept clean by frequent changes,
are excellent for this purpose, and usually curative. Cleanliness is
essential, but it is to be kept within the bounds of common sense.
Dusting-powders and cooling and astringent lotions, such as are employed
in the treatment of acute eczema (_q. v._), can also be advised. The
following lotion is valuable:--

[Rx] Pulv. calaminae,
Pulv. zinci oxidi, .. [=a][=a] ...... [dram]iss.
Glycerinae, .......................... [minum]xxx
Alcoholis, .......................... f[dram]ij
Aquae, ............................... Oss. M.

Exceptionally a mild ointment, alone or supplementary to a lotion, acts
more satisfactorily.

In persistent or obstinate cases attention should also be directed to
the state of the general health, especially as regards the digestive
tract.

#Erythema Multiforme.#

#What is erythema multiforme?#

Erythema multiforme is an acute, inflammatory disease, characterized by
reddish, more or less variegated macules, papules, and tubercles,
occurring as discrete lesions or in patches of various size and shape.

#Upon what parts of the body does the eruption appear?#

Usually upon the extremities, especially the dorsal aspect, from the
knees and elbows down, and about the face and neck; it may, however, be
more or less general.

#Describe the symptoms of erythema multiforme.#