Erythema Multiforme Etiopathogenesis and Treatment A Review Article

Abstract

Background: Erythema multiforme is an acute inflammatory hypersensitivity reaction triggered by different infections and drugs characterised clinically by typical target or iris lesions. It is clinically classified into EM minor, EM major depending on the severity and serious complications like Steven Johnsons syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis may be seen. Treatment involves identifying the triggering factor followed by corticosteroid and anitihistamines in mild cases and anitiviral therapy like prescribing acyclovir in herpes associated erythema multiforme.

Next-generation sequencing-assisted diagnosis of a case of leprosy misdiagnosed as erythema multiforme

“…Its clinical characteristics are an acute onset, a self-limited disease course, pleomorphic lesions, and easy recurrence. Pleomorphic erythema is common in young women [ 14 ]. The aetiology of erythema multiforme is complex.…”