Lip synechiae: A sequelae of carbamazepine‐induced erythema multiforme. A case report and review of current perspectives and controversies

Lip synechiae as a sequalae of erythema multiforme (EM) is rare. However, the condition results in significant dysfunctionality and disfigurement affected individuals. The objective this clinical case report to highlight importance preventative strategies carbamazepine-induced EM alleviate complications such lip synechiae. We reviewed sequelae well previously reported cases A 23-year-old female presented with inability open her mouth following carbamazepine exposure concomitant eruption mucocutaneous lesions on torso, acral, conjunctiva haemorrhagic crusting both lips fusion thereof. resulted dysfunction reduced verbal articulation mastication. Based history characteristic appearance lesions, diagnosis was made. suspected inciting drug withdrawn followed by bilateral chalinoplasty. To prevent further adhesion lips, chlorhexidine-impregnated paraffin gauze dressing applied. patient attained good functional aesthetic outcomes.