Erythema multiforme (EM) is a type of cytotoxic dermatitis, which can be triggered by many factors; mainly herpes simplex infection and drugs being the implicating factors. Although it is self-limiting, recurrences are common. In this article, definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, prognosis and progression of EM wi...

Erythema multiforme (EM) is a type of cytotoxic dermatitis, which can be triggered by many factors; mainly herpes simplex infection and drugs being the implicating factors. Although it is self-limiting, recurrences are common. In this article, definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, prognosis and progression of EM wi...

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Erythema multiforme (EM) is a type of cytotoxic dermatitis, which can be triggered by many factors; mainly herpes simplex infection and drugs being the implicating factors. Although it is self-limiting, recurrences are common. In this article, definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, prognosis and progression of EM wi...

Erythema multiforme (EM) is a type of cytotoxic dermatitis, which can be triggered by many factors; mainly herpes simplex infection and drugs being the implicating factors. Although it is self-limiting, recurrences are common. In this article, definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, prognosis and progression of EM wi...

EM: erythema multiforme HSV: herpes simplex virus JAK-STAT: Janus kinaseesignal transducer and activator of transcription TRPS: tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome INTRODUCTION Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute, typically self-limited mucocutaneous eruption characterized by distinctive target lesions. In a subset of patients, EM has a more chronic course, with recurrent episodes or even persist...