Erythema multiforme is a skin condition of unknown cause, possibly mediated by deposition of immune complex (mostly IgM) in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that usually follows an infection or drug exposure. It is an uncommon disorder, with peak incidence in the second and third decades of life. == Presentatio...
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(from the article `conjunctivitis`) A severe form of conjunctivitis that may culminate in blindness occasionally accompanies erythema multiforme, an eruption on the skin and mucous ... From a medical point of view, the two major erythemas are erythema multiforme and erythema nodosum. Erythema multiforme is characterized by the ... [2...
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<dermatology> A rash that results from an allergic response, most often secondary to a drug. The rash is described as pink-red macules (flat), that may have clear centres (iris lesions) or appear as a dusky violet colour. ... Erythema multiforme most often results from reactions to sulpha drugs, penicillin's, phenytoin, barbiturates, phenolph...
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(er″ә-the´mә mul″tĭ-for´me) a symptom complex consisting of a reaction of the skin and mucous membranes to any of a variety of factors, including infections, things eaten or drunk, physical agents, malignancy, and pregnancy. Characteristics include sudden onset of a reddened macular, b...
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a skin condition characterized by symmetrically positioned, red, raised skin areas all over the body.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an acute eruption of macules, papules, or subepidermal vesicles presenting a multiform appearance, the characteristic lesion being the target or iris lesion over the dorsal aspect of the hands and forearms; its origin may be allergic, including drug sensitivity, or it may be caused by herpes simplex infection; the eruptio...
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Erythema multiforme: See: Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Common Misspellings: erythemia multiforme
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Abnormal redness of the skin usually caused by inflammation.
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Erythema multiforme is a cutaneous reaction pattern characterized by macules, papules, and plaques with at least some of the lesions showing the characteristic "iris" or "target" lesion morphology. The "iris" lesion is an erythematous plaque with a slightly depressed, more purple center which can be bullous. Lesions characteristically involve the p...
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n] - a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen
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A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes (including the mouth, throat and eyes). Erthema Multiforme has been reported following infection. Symptoms persist anywhere from 2 days to 4 weeks and include skin lesions, blisters, itching, fatigue, joint pain and fever.
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A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the skin or mucous
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noun a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen
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a skin condition characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body.
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An acute, symmetric eruption of multiple lesion types (papules, macules, and subepidermal vesicles), the most characteristic of which is the "target" lesion, due to hypersensitivity.
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An acute, self-limiting eruption of the skin and mucous membranes characterized by distinctive gross lesions and a diagnostic sequence of pathologic changes.
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a skin condition characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body.
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Abnormal redness of the skin usually caused by inflammation.
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