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  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated condition affecting skin and mucosa.
  • Lesions are classically target-like, appearing symmetrically on extremities.
  • Causes include infections (HSV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae) and medications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key features, differential diagnoses, and management of erythema multiforme.
  • To highlight diagnostic criteria distinguishing it from similar conditions.
  • To outline treatment strategies based on etiology and severity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of erythema multiforme, focusing on clinical presentation, triggers, and diagnostic challenges.
  • Comparison of erythema multiforme with urticaria and Stevens-Johnson syndrome based on lesion characteristics and duration.
  • Analysis of current management guidelines for erythema multiforme.

Main Results:

  • Erythema multiforme lesions are fixed for at least seven days, unlike urticaria.
  • Distinguishing erythema multiforme from Stevens-Johnson syndrome is crucial due to severity differences.
  • Management involves symptomatic care and addressing underlying causes like herpes simplex virus.

Conclusions:

  • Erythema multiforme requires accurate diagnosis to differentiate from other conditions like urticaria and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  • Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and addressing the identified cause, such as infections or medications.
  • Prophylactic antiviral therapy is indicated for recurrent erythema multiforme linked to herpes simplex virus.