Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute, immunemediated, self-limited mucocutaneous condition characterized by distinctive target lesions with concentric colour variations [1-3]. It is believed to be the result of a type four hypersensitivity reaction, occuring as a consequence to an underlying trigger. It can occur as a single episode or the lesions can recur in the form of multiple episodes, wit...

Erythema multiforme is an acute mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction caused by a variety of etiologies. Here we report a case of herpes simplex virus-associated recurrent erythema multiforme. This 21-year-old male presented with recurrent oral ulcers for more than 10 years. During the last two years, multiple erythematous to violaceous papules and plaques with a central vesicle over all four...

1. Cornbleet T, Bernstein R, Kroll C. Observations on leukoderma acquistum centrifugum. Arch Dermatol. 1960;82:1011-2. 2. Meyerson KB. A peculiar papulosquamous eruption involving pigmented naevi. Arch Dermatol. 1971;103:510-2. 3. Del Río E, Aguilar A, Gallego MA. Targetoid halo nevus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1993;29:267-8. 4. Fabrizi G, Massi G. Halo naevus with histological changes resembling epi...

orf, also known as contagious pustular dermatitis, is anexanthemous disease caused by a parapox virus. it is usuallya benign locally self‑limiting illness; it can have systemiccomplication or progressive infected locations can include thefinger, hand, arm, and face. development of erythema multiformefollowing orf infection is very rare. in islamic populations suchas those of iran, orf can be ob...

Erythema Multiforme (EM) is specific acute hypersensitivity syndrome of multiple etiologies. It has distinct clinical pattern the hallmark of which, is the erythematous rash (so called iris or target lesions). Although a single type of lesion may predominate during a particular attack, the basic lesion of erythema multiforme are macular, urticarial and vesicobullous. The diagnosis of Erythema m...

Erythema multiforme is an uncommon acute inflammatory disorder caused by exposure to microbes or drugs. Erythema multiforme minor typically affects only one mucosa and can be associated with symmetrical target skin lesions on the extremities. The disease usually occurs in patients in their 3rd and 4th decade of life, but can also affect children and adolescents. Alendronate sodium has been appr...

We present the first documented case of erythema multiforme following campylobacter gastroenteritis.

Rowells syndrome is a rare disease, combining Lupus Erythematosus (LE) and Erythema Multiforme (EM) like lesions with characteristic immunological pattern, including speckled pattern of Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), positive anti Ro SSA or La SSB antibodies Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Dear Editor, Erythema multiforme is considered an acute skin condition, characterized by a self-limiting and sometimes recurrent course. It is regarded as a type IV hypersensitivity reaction associated with certain infections, medications, and other various triggers. Allergic contact dermatitis is in turn a delayed type of induced allergy as a result of cutaneous contact with a specific allerge...