Erythema multiforme

This is a 4-year-old female with a chief complaint of 2 days of rash. She appears to be completely unbothered by the rash, and has been afebrile without any recent infections/illnesses; a complete review of systems is negative. The patient has been eating and drinking well and her behavior is at bas

Erythema Multiforme

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After a while I became concerned as her face appeared to be swelling in front of me. Erythema multiforme a possible allergic reaction amoxicillin in a child

Note: M/C infectious cause of erythema multifirme- HSV... M/C drug implicated- sulfonamides... 【 Note: Erythema Multiforme is Painless & Non Pruritic ... imp 】

Erythema multiforme

Skin nontumor - Erythema multiforme

Erthythema multiforme::: targetoid lesions... distributed symmetrically on arms.... MOST COMMON CAUSE is HSV... the rash occurs on extremities, palms, and soles... after HSV the next most common cause is medications... ERYTHEMA MIGRANS is the rash that goes with lyme disease

Erythema multiforme is a skin condition considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction to infections or drugs. It consists of a polymorphous eruption of macules, papules, and characteristic "target" lesions that are symmetrically distributed with a propensity for the distal extremities. There is minimal mucosal involvement. Management involves treating the existing infectious agent or discontinuing the causal drug. Mild cases resolve without sequelae and do not require treatment. Recurrent…

As I type this post, I'm on day six of an erythema multiforme flare. I first learned about this condition in 2001 when I found myself struggling to eat or talk clearly when several blisters popped up in my mouth one day. I was terrified and went to the doctor. After visits to four different