can interact with some medications which could have a negative impact on some health conditions , speak with your physician before taking them .
• Beta-carotene and other carotenoids • Vitamin D
• Vitamin B6
• Melatonin
• Vitamin C
• Zinc
Herbs - Flavonoids : Some plant-based antioxidants may protect skin from sun damage in healthy people . In one study , German researchers found that drinking high flavonol cocoa offered protection from the sun ( the cocoa used was a special formulation that is not available commercially ). In another study , pomegranate fruit extract helped protect skin cells in a test tube from UV light . It is not yet known whether taking the extract would provide any benefit . However , adding fruits and vegetables to your diet to eat more flavonoids may help . You can also take these flavonoids in dried extract form . Speak with your physician first , since certain flavonoids can interact with prescription medications .
Homeopathy
An experienced homeopath assesses all of the factors when determining the most appropriate treatment for an individual such as :
• Apis mellifica : For skin rashes that feel hot and dry and are sensitive to touch ; may be accompanied by sore throat . Calendula : For burns and skin lesions that are fairly superficial .
• Rhus toxicodendron : Used for blisters and vesicles accompanied by intense itching that worsens at night and improves with the application of heat .
• Sulphur : For skin disorders that are accompanied by fever and intense itching .
Prognosis / Possible Complications
When treated properly , signs and symptoms of erythema multiforme usually disappear within four to six weeks . Symptoms of erythema nodosum , however , may reappear for up to two years . Symptoms of SJS typically disappear in a month , but when the condition is not treated properly it may lead to blindness . Both SJS and TEN can cause death . If the drug causing either SJS or TEN is identified quickly , a person ’ s chance of survival significantly improves .
Follow up
Your doctor will monitor fluid and electrolyte levels , protein loss , and any organ damage . People with erythema multiforme may need treatment in a hospital burn unit if 20 % or more of their body is affected .
If you have any questions or concerns , please , contact Texas Star Pharmacy @ 3033 W Parker Rd # 100 , Plano , TX 75023 , 972-519-8475 .
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3033 W . Parker Rd ., # 100 • Plano , Texas 75023 ( Corner of Parker and Independence ) ( 972 ) 519-8475 • rx @ texasstarpharmacy . com
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