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erythema multiforme on the hands, erythema multiforme, circular lesions, hands, erythema multiforme, target lesions on the palm, erythema multiforme on the leg, erythema multiforme on the hand, exfoliation following erythroderma, lyell's syndrome, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, skin disorder resulting, allergic reaction, erythema multiforme, type of hypersensitivity, allergic, reaction, occurs in response to medications, infections, illness, medications associated, erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, phenytoin, associated infections include herpes simplex, mycoplasma infections, exact cause, disorder is believed to involve damage, blood vessels, the skin, subsequent damage to skin tissues, 90% of erythema multiforme cases, herpes simplex, mycoplasma infections, disorder occurs primarily in children, young adults, erythema multiforme, become noticeable, a classic skin lesion, systemic, whole body, in stevens-johnson syndrome, systemic symptoms, severe, lesions, extensive, involving multiple body areas, the mucous membranes, toxic epidermal necrolysis, ten syndrome, lyell's syndrome, involves multiple large blisters, bullae, coalesce, followed by sloughing of, the skin, mucous membranes, multiple skin lesions, sudden onset, recur, spread, appear, nodule, papule, macule, central lesion surrounded by concentric rings of paleness, redness, "target", "iris", "bull's eye", have vesicles, bullae, blisters of various sizes, located on the legs, arms, palms, hands, feet, involve the face, lips, trunk, not involved, symmetrical, itching, the skin present, fever, general ill feeling, joint aches, additional symptoms that associated, vision abnormalities, dry eyes, bloodshot eyes, eye pain, eye burning, itching, discharge, mouth sores, diagnosis is primarily, the appearance, the skin lesion, its typical symmetrical distribution, history of risk factors, associated diseases, a positive nikolsky's sign, a skin lesion biopsy, microscopic examination helpful to differentiate erythema multiforme from other disorders, erythema multiforme, tissue death, microscopic examination, the tissue, antibody deposits, treatment goals include control, the underlying causes, illnesses, prevention of infection, suspected medications, discontinued, treatment of mild symptoms, moist compresses applied to skin lesions, medications antihistamines to control itching, over-the-counter medications, acetaminophen, to reduce fever, discomfort, topical anesthetics, mouth lesions, to ease discomfort that interferes, eating, drinking, treatment of severe symptoms, hospitalization, treatment in an intensive care, burn care unit, severe cases, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, systemic corticosteroids to control inflammation, intravenous immunoglobulins, ivig, to stop the process, antibiotics to control secondary skin infections, good hygiene, isolation from others required, prevent secondary infections, extensive skin involvement, loss of large quantities of body fluids, causing shock in addition, risk of infection, intensive care, support of body systems required, skin grafting helpful in cases, large areas, in cases that, herpes virus, daily antiviral medications, prevent recurrences of erythema multiforme, mild forms of erythema multiforme, resolve, difficulty in 2, 6 weeks, recur, severe forms difficult to treat, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, high death rates, permanent skin damage, scarring, lesions on internal organs causing, pneumonitis, lung inflammation, myocarditis, heart inflammation, nephritis, kidney inflammation, hepatitis, liver inflammation, secondary skin infection, cellulitis, systemic infection, sepsis, loss of body fluids, shock, symptoms indicate erythema multiforme, involvement of a large area, emergency situation.