Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder that results from an allergic reaction to either a medication or an infection. Its hallmark sign is red, patchy, raised areas that are shaped like targets (a ...

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated reaction that causes a raised, red, target-like rash on the skin or mucous membranes. It often resolves on its own but may require medical treatment. Its name ...

Erythema migrans and erythema multiforme both cause target- or bull’s-eye-shaped lesions. Erythema migrans is due to Lyme disease. Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated hypersensitivity skin ...

DURING the fall of 1962 an epidemic of histoplasmosis occurred in Mason City, Iowa. The source of the infection was a starling roost in the center of town, and the epidemic resulted when heavy ...

A NUMBER of reports have appeared in the literature in recent years on the condition known as the Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The numerous descriptive names attached to its multiple manifestations have ...

A 38-year-old man with Fitzpatrick type V skin presented to the emergency department with a 2-week history of fever, productive cough, rhinorrhea and 5 days of oral pain. He was otherwise healthy and ...

Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity disorder that mostly affects children and young adults, though it can affect people of any age. Erythema multiforme is part of a group of 3 related skin ...

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated skin condition that may develop inside the mouth. Oral symptoms can include lesions on the lips and blisters and erosions on the gums and palate. Various ...