RT Book, Section
A1 Roujeau, Jean-Claude
A1 Mockenhaupt, Maja
A2 Kang, Sewon
A2 Amagai, Masayuki
A2 Bruckner, Anna L.
A2 Enk, Alexander H.
A2 Margolis, David J.
A2 McMichael, Amy J.
A2 Orringer, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1161330067
T1 Erythema Multiforme
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071837798
LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161330067
RD 2024/04/19
AB AT-A-GLANCEErythema  multiforme  is  a  rare  cutaneous  or  mucocutaneous  eruption  characterized  by  “target”  lesions,  predominantly  on  the  face  and  extremities.The  highest  incidence  was  found  in  male  children  and  young  adults.It  has  a  benign  course  but  frequent  recurrences,  possible  ocular  complications.Most  cases  are  related  to  infections  (herpes  simplex  virus  [HSV]  and  Mycoplasma  pneumoniae).  Medications  are  not  a  common  cause,  in  contrast  to  the  spectrum  of  drug-induced  epidermal  necrolysis  (see  Chap.  44)  that  are  different  diseases.Herpes-induced  recurrences  can  be  prevented  by  long-term  use  of  anti-HSV  medications.  Thalidomide,  mycophenolate  mofetil,  or  both  may  be  considered  in  recalcitrant,  recurrent  cases.