Dermatologic and Ophthalmologic Treatment of Erythema Multiforme Major: A Case Report.

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Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Dec 2021
Historique:
accepted: 28 12 2021
entrez: 3 2 2022
pubmed: 4 2 2022
medline: 4 2 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Erythema multiforme major (EMM) is a rare type IV cytotoxic reaction targeting keratinocytes of the mucosal surfaces and the dermis. Dusky, targetoid lesions with central clearing are classically present, which may become blistered and rupture. The disease is usually self-limited and managed with supportive care and treatment of the underlying condition. The most common triggering factors are adverse reactions to medications, herpes simplex virus (HSV), and

Identifiants

pubmed: 35111489
doi: 10.7759/cureus.20854
pmc: PMC8795857
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e20854

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2021, Senger et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Barbara Senger (B)

Internal Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, USA.

Shayan A Memar (SA)

Anatomy, A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, USA.

Alex Ahmann (A)

Anatomy, A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, USA.

Jeremy J Houser (JJ)

Anatomy, A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, USA.

Lauren Doughty-McDonald (L)

Dermatology, Dermatology Clinic of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, USA.

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