Drug induced erythema multiforme: A case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Erythema multiforme is an uncommon immunemediated acute mucocutaneous condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes It has various etiological factors including Herpes Simplex virus medications autoimmune diseases and malignancies but the most common cause is infection by Herpes Simplex virus The characteristic feature is the presence of target lesions Diagnosis is made by clinical signs and symptoms along with laboratory tests and histopathological examination when required It should be differentiated from Urticaria StevensJohnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis fixed drug eruptions and other vesiculobullous diseases like Pemphigus Treatment includes symptomatic or supportive care along with corticosteroids antivirals if needed and hospitalization in extreme cases In the present case of drug induced Erythema multiforme the offending drug was immediately stopped and patient was treated with topical and systemic corticosteroids along with symptomatic treatment leading to immediate and complete resolution of the symptomsKeywords Erythema multiforme StevensJohnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis Erythema multiforme major Erythema multiforme minor Vesiculobullous diseases Herpes Simplex virus
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Harveen Kaur, Manjot Kaur
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