WHAT IS ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME?

Erythema Multiforme (EM) is an uncommon skin condition affecting the skin (including inside the mouth, vagina, or eyes). 

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It can occur at any age but most often in young adults ages 20 to 40.

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The rash looks like targets or bullseyes. 

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They can blister, itch and be painful. 

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Lesions usually resolve after 1-2 weeks.  Severe cases may resolve only after 6 weeks.  Without treatment, sometimes lesions remain for even longer.

Recurrent erythema multiforme (REM) is defined as at least 2 cases of EM.