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Erythema multiforme major is an immune-mediated, self-limited type IV hypersensitivity condition, characterized by mucosal erosions and targetoid plaques.1 The differential diagnosis includes fixed ...
Urticaria Multiforme 1–9: Erythema Multiforme 10–16: Clinical presentation •Annular and polycyclic wheals with central zone consisting of normal-appearing skin or transient duskiness ...
Answer. Erythema multiforme. Although most cases of erythema multiforme do not have bullae or crusts, some do. Erythema multiforme major is usually characterized by fewer but larger lesions that ...
Erythema migrans, a symptom of Lyme disease, can cause a bull's-eye or target-shaped rash. Erythema multiforme, a skin condition, can look similar. Learn more.
Erythema multiforme can cause oral symptoms such as ulcers. Learn more about the condition, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and more.
Thomas 3 classified them as "erythema exudativum multiforme," "major" and "minor." More recently Robinson 4 suggested that these groups of eruptions of undetermined etiology be classified as the ...
We describe a patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (erythema multiforme major) associated with an increase in glipizide dosage administration. Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister broke out in a full-body rash of red, itchy blotches, and her doctor told her it was erythema multiforme. It is rare, and he sees only a few cases per year. Could you ...
Erythema multiforme can appear anywhere on the body. It is most often caused by the herpes simplex virus but has been associated with fungal infections or reactions to medications. Your immune ...
This clinical scenario is typical of a child presenting with erythema multiforme (EM) minor. EM is an acute, self-limited hypersensitivity reaction. About 90% of cases are believed to be triggered ...
Erythema multiforme is a self-limited hypersensitivity reaction involving both skin and mucous membranes. The most common condition associated with recurrent erythema multiforme is herpes simplex ...
Erythema multiforme is a skin condition caused by allergic reactions to medicine or an infection. It's often caused by the herpes simplex virus. This rash may have red, raised spots all over your ...