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Erythema multiforme minor

Mild rash of the skin or mucous membranes

Mild rash of the skin or mucous membranes

FieldValue
nameErythema multiforme minor
synonymsEM
imageErythema multiforme minor of the hand.jpg
fieldDermatology

Erythema multiforme (EM) is usually a reaction of the skin and mucous membranes that occurs suddenly. It appears as a symmetrical rash and may include the mucous membrane lesions. This means that the body is sensitive to something that causes the skin and mucous membranes to react.

The more common mild form is refer to as EM minor. It consists of a skin rash that involve no more than one mucosal surface. The sudden onset will progress rapidly as symmetrical lesions with circular color changes in some or all of the lesions. Rash will spread towards center or trunk of the body. Evenly distributed bumps on the skin become classic iris or target lesions. They have bright red borders and small white bumps in the center.

Erythema multiforme minor is sometimes divided into papular and vesiculobullous forms.

Causes

The cause of EM appears to be a highly sensitive reaction that can be triggered by a variety of causes. The causes can include bacterial, viral or chemical products, such as antibiotics – specifically penicillins or cephalosporins. This reaction is an allergic reaction and is in no way contagious.

References

References

  1. "Tooth Erosion".
  2. (1 October 2005). "Dermatology skills for primary care: an illustrated guide". Humana Press.
  3. "Enamel".
  4. ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. {{ISBN. 0-7216-2921-0.
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