There is still controversy concerning whether it is similar to Hebra's "erythema exudativum multiforme" (1886). Less commonly used names are "ectodermose erosive pluriorificialis" (of the French ...

Symptoms can vary widely, ranging from acute or chronic eczema to erythema multiforme. The location of lesions depends on the type of contact. For example, airborne allergens primarily affect the ...

Cytotoxic interface dermatitis (CID) is a cutaneous immunological reaction at the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ) (1). The mononuclear cell-rich infiltrate (usually lymphocytic) may obscure the DEJ (2 ...

Recognising the distinctive cutaneous eruption of erythema multiforme can be a very rewarding diagnosis to make. Dermatologist Caroline Mahon describes the clinical hallmarks of EM 1. Canavan TN, ...

On the contrary, mast cell density in the papillary dermis has been found highest in the polymorphic variant and diffuse CM (12). Erythema multiforme (EM) is a cutaneous and mucosal hypersensitivity ...