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Evaluation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patient with Herpes-Associated Erythema Multiforme: A Unique Case Report.
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Introduction: Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with various etiological factors, including herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection, known as herpes-associated erythema multiforme (HAEM). Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multidimensional concept of biopsychosocial aspects related to oral health. OHRQol contains information for patient-centered treatment plan development. The OHRQoL measurement instrument widely used by clinicians is the oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14). This case report aimed to evaluate OHRQoL in HAEM patient, which only manifests on the lips and oral cavity. Case: A 25-year-old male patient came to the Department of Oral Medicine with the chief complaint of painful canker sores on the lips. Extra-oral examination revealed serosanguineous crusts on the lips that were painful and easily bleed. Intra-oral examination showed diffused and painful irregular erythematous lesions on the upper and lower labial mucosa. The anti-HSV1 IgG test was positive. The patient was diagnosed with HAEM. Case Management: Pharmacological therapy included triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% in orabase, acyclovir tablets, multivitamins, and 0.9% NaCl. Non-pharmacological therapy included advice on maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding spicy and sour foods, and breaking the bad habit of licking the lips. Conclusion: The patient's physical, psychological, and social conditions showed improvement and returned to normal after 7 days of treatment. In conclusion, oral health is an important factor that can improve the quality of life of HAEM patient.
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