Erythema multiforme, drugs, and ulcerative colitis.
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Erythema multiforme.
Erythema multiforme is a skin condition considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction to infections or drugs. It consists of a polymorphous eruption of macules, papules, and characteristic "target" lesions that are symmetrically distributed with a propensity for the distal extremities. There is minimal mucosal involvement. Management involves treating the existing infectious agent or discontinui...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1966
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5523.1174