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Recurrent oral erythema multiforme. Clinical experience with 11 patients.
JAMA
|May 27, 1983
Summary
Recurrent oral erythema multiforme causes repeated mouth blistering and significant illness. Severe cases often need oral corticosteroids for management.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Recurrent oral erythema multiforme (OEM) is a distinct variant of erythema multiforme.
- It presents with recurrent oral blistering, prolonged duration, and significant morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the characteristics and management of recurrent oral erythema multiforme.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical presentations and treatment outcomes for recurrent oral erythema multiforme.
Main Results:
- Recurrent OEM is characterized by periodic oral blistering and can lead to considerable morbidity.
- The exact cause remains unknown, though precipitating factors are suggested.
Conclusions:
- Patients with severe recurrent oral erythema multiforme typically require oral corticosteroids for effective control.