There is still controversy concerning whether it is similar to Hebra's "erythema exudativum multiforme" (1886). Less commonly used names are "ectodermose erosive pluriorificialis" (of the French ...

Causes include infectious pathogens ... children may present atypically by involving the face and extremities. Erythema multiforme is often triggered by herpes simplex virus in children.

Inspection disclosed accompanying residual herpes simplex lesions on the upper lip, and we suspected erythema multiforme. Histological examination showed superficial and deep lymphocytic ...