TY - JOUR
T1 - Poison ivy
T2 - An underreported cause of erythema multiforme
AU - Werchniak, Andrew E.
AU - Schwarzenberger, Kathryn
PY - 2004/11
Y1 - 2004/11
N2 - The relationship between herpes simplex virus (HSV) and erythema multiforme (EM) has been well described.1-2 Many authors contend that EM (excluding Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) occurs almost exclusively as a response to HSV infection.1 During the past year, however, we have observed several cases of EM complicating severe Rhus allergic contact dermatitis. Although this association has been previously documented,3,4 the paucity of cases in the literature, along with our experience, suggests that this is an underreported phenomenon. We describe 4 of our cases.
AB - The relationship between herpes simplex virus (HSV) and erythema multiforme (EM) has been well described.1-2 Many authors contend that EM (excluding Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) occurs almost exclusively as a response to HSV infection.1 During the past year, however, we have observed several cases of EM complicating severe Rhus allergic contact dermatitis. Although this association has been previously documented,3,4 the paucity of cases in the literature, along with our experience, suggests that this is an underreported phenomenon. We describe 4 of our cases.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.04.019
DO - 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.04.019
M3 - Article
C2 - 15577759
AN - SCOPUS:16644372157
SN - 0190-9622
VL - 51
SP - S159-S160
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
IS - 5 SUPPL.
ER -