Erythema multiforme: An allergic inflammatory skin disorder which has a variety of causes and results in skin and mucous membrane lesions that affect mainly the hands, forearms, feet, mouth nose and genitals. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Erythema multiforme is available below.
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A skin and mucous membrane disease characterized by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles, and/or bullae with characteristic "bull's-eye" lesions usually occurring on the dorsal aspect of the hands and forearms. - (Source - Diseases Database)
A red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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