Symptoms of Erythema multiforme
Symptoms of Erythema multiforme
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Erythema multiforme includes the 26
symptoms listed below:
Research symptoms & diagnosis of Erythema multiforme:
Erythema multiforme: Complications
Read information about complications of Erythema multiforme.
Erythema multiforme Symptoms: Book Excerpts
Research More About Erythema multiforme
Do I have Erythema multiforme?
Wrongly Diagnosed with Erythema multiforme?
The list of other diseases or medical conditions
that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses
for Erythema multiforme includes:
See the full list of 15
alternative diagnoses for Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme: Research Doctors & Specialists
Research all specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.
More about symptoms of Erythema multiforme:
More information about symptoms of Erythema multiforme and related conditions:
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms
Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list
of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions,
or drug side effect causes of that symptom.
Medical Books Online about Erythema multiforme
Medical Books Excerpts
Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Erythema multiforme
are available from published medical books
for more detailed information about Erythema multiforme.
Medical Books Excerpts
- Erythema
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Stomatitis
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Erythema Multiforme
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Erythema
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Erythema
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Related videos for Erythema multiforme
Public awareness about Lyme disease has heightened in recent years and people in high-risk areas know to look for the telltale bull's-eye rash....
Developing psoriasis in childhood or adolescence can be devastating. One of the greatest challenges children with psoriasis face is the anticipation,...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...
See full list of 4 related videos
Patient Surveys for Erythema multiforme
Symptoms of Erythema multiforme: Online Medical Books
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration,
for more information about the symptoms of Erythema multiforme.
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Acute herpetic stomatitis begins suddenly with mouth pain, malaise, lethargy, anorexia, irritability, and fever, which may persist for 1 to 2 weeks. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membrane is extremely tender.
Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. Submaxillary lymphadenitis is common. Pain usually disappears 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete. If the child with stomatitis sucks his thumb, these lesions spread to the hand.
A patient with aphthous stomatitis typically reports burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple shallow ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site and then reappear at another. (See Looking at aphthous stomatitis.)
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Toxic epidermal necrolysis:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Early symptoms include inflammation of the mucous membranes, a burning sensation in the conjunctivae, malaise, fever, and generalized skin tenderness. After such prodromal symptoms, TEN erupts in three phases:
❑ diffuse, erythematous rash
❑ vesiculation and blistering
❑ large-scale epidermal necrolysis and desquamation.
Large, flaccid bullae that rupture easily expose extensive areas of denuded skin, permitting both loss of tissue fluids and electrolytes and widespread systemic involvement. Systemic complications may include bronchopneumonia, pulmonary edema, GI and esophageal hemorrhage, shock, renal failure, sepsis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation; these conditions markedly increase the likelihood of mortality.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
SSSS can usually be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages:
❑ Erythema: Erythema, which may begin diffusely or as a scarlatiniform rash, usually becomes visible around the mouth and other orifices and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.
❑ Exfoliation (24 to 48 hours later): In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions with a red, moist base and minimal crusting occur, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin. (See Identifying staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.) In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing sections of denuded skin; mucous membranes are spared.
❑ Desquamation: In this final stage, affected areas dry up, and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Acute herpetic stomatitis begins with burning mouth pain. In immunocompromised individuals, reactivation of the herpes simplex virus infection may be frequent and severe. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membranes are extremely tender. Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. The small vesicles rupture and form scales. Another common finding is submaxillary lymphadenitis.
Pain usually disappears from 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete.
A patient with aphthous stomatitis will typically report burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple, small round ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site but then appear at another. The painful stage lasts 7 to 10 days, with healing complete in 1 to 3 weeks.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
SSSS commonly can be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages.
Erythema
In the first stage, erythema becomes visible, usually around the mouth and other orifices, as well as body fold areas, and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.
Exfoliation
About 24 to 48 hours later, exfoliation occurs. In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions and minimal crusting develop, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin.
In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing denuded skin.
Desquamation
In this final stage, affected areas dry up and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Erythema multiforme as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Erythema multiforme, it is also important to consider Erythema multiforme as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Erythema multiforme may cause:
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical articles and books on symptoms:
These general reference articles may be of interest
in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
Full list of premium articles on symptoms and diagnosis
About signs and symptoms of Erythema multiforme:
The symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Erythema multiforme.
This signs and symptoms information for Erythema multiforme has been gathered from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Erythema multiforme signs or Erythema multiforme symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Erythema multiforme may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Erythema multiforme symptoms.
Public awareness about Lyme disease has heightened in recent years and people in high-risk areas know to look for the telltale bull's-eye rash....
Developing psoriasis in childhood or adolescence can be devastating. One of the greatest challenges children with psoriasis face is the anticipation,...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...
See full list of 4 related videos
» Next page: Diagnostic Tests for Erythema multiforme
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
