Erythema multiforme following polymorphic light eruption: a report of two cases.

Abstract

We report two patients in whom episodes of polymorphic light eruption were followed by recurrent erythema multiforme on exposed and nonexposed sites. Treating the polymorphic light eruption with prophylactic PUVA and/or oral prednisolone or cyclosporin prevented the development of erythema multiforme, suggesting that the two events are related. It is possible that erythema multiforme develops as a response to the same causative antigen as polymorphic light eruption.

• Authors: E A Fraser-Andrews, R Morris-Jones, L Novakovic, J L M Hawk
• Journal: Clinical and experimental dermatology (Clin Exp Dermatol) Vol. 30 Issue 3 Pg. 232-4 (May 2005) ISSN: 0307-6938 [Print] England
• PMID: 15807676 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids
• Prednisolone

Topics

• Adult
• Erythema Multiforme (etiology, pathology)
• Female
• Glucocorticoids (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Male
• PUVA Therapy
• Photosensitivity Disorders (complications, drug therapy)
• Prednisolone (therapeutic use)
• Recurrence