Severe sequelae of erythema multiforme: three cases

Erythema multiforme (EM) is a skin condition for which main causes are infectious factors (Herpes simplex virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae). Anti-plakin auto-antibodies are found in some patients 1. EM must be distinguished from Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which are drug-induced in most cases 2-5. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.