- skin biology
- signs and symptoms
- investigations
- conditions and diseases
Section Links
Erythema Multiforme
- epidemiology
- signs and symptoms
- diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- causes and risk factors
- treatments
- course
- patient education
- community resources
- references
Epidemiology
Uncommon
Extensive and febrile form, especially in children, is called Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Signs and Symptoms
An array of multiform lesions, including macules, papules, vesicles, and bullae, as well as characteristic target lesion.
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Appears to be mediated by CTL killing of epidermis, potenitally basal cells.
Causes and Risk Factors
Appears to be a hypersensitivity reaction for certain infections and drugs.
Treatments
Course
Patient Education
Community Resources