Korean J Dermatol.  1987 Dec;25(6):773-776.

Four Cases of Herpes - Associated Erythema Multiforme

• Herr H
• Lee CW

Abstract

We describe four patients with herpes-associated erythema multiforme, who had clinical and histopathological features consistent with the so-called erythema multiforme minor. The appearance of lesions of herpes simplex were followed with intervals between 6 and 10 days by the recurrent developments of erythema multiforme several times in a year in each patient. Sinee herpes simplex virus infection is considered one of the major factors provocating erythema multiforme one may have to pay more attention to patient's history to define the nature of erythema multiforme.

Keyword

Herpes - associated erythema multiforme; Herpes simplex

MeSH Terms

Erythema Multiforme*
Erythema*
Herpes Simplex
Humans
Simplexvirus