Nikolsky’s sign
Home Care
There is no home care for most conditions associated with a positive Nikolsky's sign -- most affected people are hospitalized.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you or your child develop loosening, redness, and blistering of the skin without an obvious cause.
The conditions associated with Nikolsky's sign are serious, and most people are sent to the hospital. You will be asked for your medical history and given a physical examination. You may be given fluid and antibiotics through a vein (intravenously).
Your doctor may ask the following questions:
- When did you first notice that the skin was red or blistered?
- What other symptoms occur at the same time?
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