Ann Dermatol.  2015 Feb;27(1):97-98. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.1.97.

Herpes Labialis-Induced Erythema Multiforme along Blaschko's Lines

• Sarma N
• Chakraborty S

• KMID: 2264848
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.1.97

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Erythema Multiforme*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Erythema multiforme on the right forearm along Blaschko's line. Insets: (A) grouped vesicles with crusting due to herpes labialis on the upper lip, (B) close-up of the target lesions. (C) Low-power view (H&E, ×100) showing an intact epidermis with widespread basal cell liquefaction and upper dermal infiltrates. Inset: higher-magnification (×400) image showing gross vesicular degeneration of the basal layer, necrotic keratinocytes, upper dermal edema, and mononuclear cell infiltration.

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