Symptoms of Erythema multiforme

List of symptoms of Erythema multiforme:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Erythema multiforme includes the 28 symptoms listed below:

• Swollen red rash
• Blisters
• Mouth rash
• Mouth blisters
• Throat rash
• Throat blisters
• Anus rash
• Anus blisters
• Genital rash
• Genital blisters
• Conjunctival rash
• Conjunctival blisters
• Malaise
• Discomfort
• Muscle pain
• Itching
• Mucosal erosion
• Flat maculopapules
• Red maculopapules
• Red spots on skin
• Small skin bumps
• Blisters
• Mild itching
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Malaise
• Cough
• Sore throat

Note that Erythema multiforme symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Erythema multiforme signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Erythema multiforme?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Erythema multiforme includes:

• Erythema nodosum
• Genital herpes
• Hives
• Leprosy
• Lichen planus

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

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• Anus blisters - see all causes of Anal symptoms
• Anus rash - see all causes of Anal rash
• Blisters - see all causes of Blisters
• Blisters - see all causes of Blisters
• Conjunctival blisters - see all causes of Eye symptoms
• Cough - see all causes of Cough
• Discomfort - see all causes of Pain
• Fever - see all causes of Fever
• Genital blisters - see all causes of Genital sores
• Genital rash - see all causes of Genital rash
• Itching - see all causes of Itching skin
• Joint pain - see all causes of Joint pain
• Malaise - see all causes of Malaise
• Malaise - see all causes of Malaise
• Mild itching - see all causes of Itching skin
• Mouth blisters - see all causes of Mouth ulcers
• Mouth rash - see all causes of Mouth redness
• Muscle pain - see all causes of Muscle pain
• Sore throat - see all causes of Sore throat
• Swollen red rash - see all causes of Rash
• Throat blisters - see all causes of Throat ulcers
• Throat rash - see all causes of Red throat

Medical Books Online about Erythema multiforme

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Symptoms of Erythema multiforme: Online Medical Books

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Stomatitis and other oral infections: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Acute herpetic stomatitis begins suddenly with mouth pain, malaise, lethargy, anorexia, irritability, and fever, which may persist for 1 to 2 weeks. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membrane is extremely tender.

Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. Submaxillary lymphadenitis is common. Pain usually disappears 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete. If the child with stomatitis sucks his thumb, these lesions spread to the hand.

A patient with aphthous stomatitis typically reports burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple shallow ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site and then reappear at another. (See Looking at aphthous stomatitis.)

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Early symptoms include inflammation of the mucous membranes, a burning sensation in the conjunctivae, malaise, fever, and generalized skin tenderness. After such prodromal symptoms, TEN erupts in three phases:

❑ diffuse, erythematous rash

❑ vesiculation and blistering

❑ large-scale epidermal necrolysis and desquamation.

Large, flaccid bullae that rupture easily expose extensive areas of denuded skin, permitting both loss of tissue fluids and electrolytes and widespread systemic involvement. Systemic complications may include bronchopneumonia, pulmonary edema, GI and esophageal hemorrhage, shock, renal failure, sepsis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation; these conditions markedly increase the likelihood of mortality.

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

SSSS can usually be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages:

❑ Erythema: Erythema, which may begin diffusely or as a scarlatiniform rash, usually becomes visible around the mouth and other orifices and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.

❑ Exfoliation (24 to 48 hours later): In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions with a red, moist base and minimal crusting occur, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin. (See Identifying staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.) In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing sections of denuded skin; mucous membranes are spared.

❑ Desquamation: In this final stage, affected areas dry up, and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.

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Stomatitis and other oral infections: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Acute herpetic stomatitis begins with burning mouth pain. In immunocompromised individuals, reactivation of the herpes simplex virus infection may be frequent and severe. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membranes are extremely tender. Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. The small vesicles rupture and form scales. Another common finding is submaxillary lymphadenitis.

Pain usually disappears from 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete.

A patient with aphthous stomatitis will typically report burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple, small round ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site but then appear at another. The painful stage lasts 7 to 10 days, with healing complete in 1 to 3 weeks.

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

SSSS commonly can be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages.

Erythema

In the first stage, erythema becomes visible, usually around the mouth and other orifices, as well as body fold areas, and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.

Exfoliation

About 24 to 48 hours later, exfoliation occurs. In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions and minimal crusting develop, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin.

In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing denuded skin.

Desquamation

In this final stage, affected areas dry up and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.

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Erythema multiforme as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Erythema multiforme, it is also important to consider Erythema multiforme as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Erythema multiforme may cause:

• Conjunctivitis
• Dry eyes
• Eosinophilia
• Genital ulcers
• Intraepidermal blistering
• Keratitis
• Nikolsky sign
• Oral ulceration
• Vesiculo-bullous rash

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About signs and symptoms of Erythema multiforme:

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