Erythema multiforme: New causes and unusual presentations
Keywords:
Erythema, Multiforme, New causesAbstract
Erythema multiforme is a common reactive skin disease to different endogenous and exogenous triggers with characteristic clinical features of variable severity. The aim of this study is to draw special attention to new modes of clinical presentations and to identify new possible causes in order to increase the awareness of dermatologists.References
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