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Glossary Erythema Multiforme

skin condition with red, target-like spots, often infection-triggered

Erythema Multiforme (EM) is a skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance of red, target-like spots or patches, often triggered by infections, particularly herpes simplex virus, or certain medications. It can range from mild to severe, with the more severe form potentially affecting mucous membranes and requiring medical attention.

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research Application of Topical Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review and Update

20 citations , March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy”

This review summarizes the pharmacology, mechanisms, and clinical efficacy of topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.

research Apoptosis in Hair and Skin: A Review

2 citations , August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell”

This review discusses how targeting apoptosis pathways in hair and skin cells can inform the development of novel therapies, but it reports no clinical findings.

Erythema Multiforme in a Central American Tapir Calf: Clinical Case Report

research Erythema multiforme in a Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii) calf, clinical case report

May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science”

This study describes the successful treatment of erythema multiforme in a young Central American tapir with a combination of wound care, silver sulfadiazine cream, and oral prednisolone, emphasizing the importance of diagnostic testing for vesicular dermatitis syndromes in tapirs.